Bills · HR 1045
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1045Forests, forestry, treesUtah
Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because wildfires pose a significant and increasing threat to communities, natural resources, and air quality across the Western United States, including Utah. By establishing a dedicated research institute within Utah, the state would gain a focused resource to develop tailored strategies for its unique forest ecosystems and wildfire risks.
If this bill becomes law, Utah would have a dedicated center providing local expertise and research to better understand, prevent, and respond to wildfires, potentially leading to more effective prevention methods, healthier forests, and enhanced community safety. If the bill does not pass, Utah would not be explicitly included in the 2004 Act's mandate for these specialized research centers, potentially leaving it without the same dedicated federal support for localized wildfire research as its neighboring states.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of a dedicated research institute in Utah.
This is the core change, extending a federal program for wildfire research institutes to include Utah.
PROVISION 02
Adds Utah to the list of states that must have a forest health and wildfire prevention institute under the existing 2004 law.
This provision ensures Utah receives dedicated resources for studying and preventing wildfires specific to its region.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSDEC 16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
DEC 15
Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
DEC 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5876-5878)
DEC 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1045.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1045
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1045Forests, forestry, treesUtah
Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
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