Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025
February 4, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
The bill establishes new federal frameworks for wildfire response and resource allocation that will dictate how agencies manage fire-prone lands and emergency funding in Western states.
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Western state residents
Residents in fire-prone areas will be subject to new federal wildfire management policies and resource allocation strategies.
Federal land management agencies
These agencies will be responsible for implementing the new wildfire support frameworks and operational changes mandated by the bill.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill is designated as 'S' (Senate bill).
- The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has ordered the bill to be reported to the full Senate.
- The committee approved the bill with an 'amendment in the nature of a substitute,' meaning the original text has been replaced by a new version drafted by the committee.
Why It Matters
The bill establishes new federal frameworks for wildfire response and resource allocation that will dictate how agencies manage fire-prone lands and emergency funding in Western states.
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Committee-led revision
The bill underwent a significant rewrite via a substitute amendment before leaving the committee, indicating substantial changes to the original proposal.
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Analysis Score
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