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HR10061FEDERALin_committee

Wildfire Response and Readiness Act introduced in the U.S. House

Original title: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act

August 6, 2026

wildfire emergency management federal policy natural resources

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Aug 6, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation begins the review process for federal wildfire policies that may impact emergency response funding and land management practices nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Committee on Natural Resources

The committee is tasked with the initial consideration of the bill's provisions.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Wildfire Response and Readiness Act was introduced and referred to nine House committees for review. The bill initiates a formal legislative process to address federal wildfire management and emergency preparedness.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation begins the review process for federal wildfire policies that may impact emergency response funding and land management practices nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act?

The bill was introduced on August 6, 2026, and has been referred to multiple House committees for review.

Which committees are reviewing this bill?

The bill is being reviewed by the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform.

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Discoveries

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Broad Committee Referral

The bill was referred to nine different committees, indicating that the proposed legislation likely touches on a wide range of federal jurisdictions including infrastructure, science, and veterans' affairs.

Committee on Natural Resources Committee on Agriculture Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Natural Resources“Primary committee of referral”Map →

organizationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationCommittee on Veterans' Affairs“Committee of referral.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Agriculture“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform“Committee of referral.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Small Business“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationVeterans' Affairs“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

organizationOversight and Government Reform“Secondary committee of referral”Map →

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