Bills · HR 178
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 178First responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, trees
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because wildfires have become an increasingly severe and destructive problem across the United States, threatening homes, infrastructure, air quality, and natural ecosystems. By specifically mandating the Secretary of Agriculture to engage in suppression activities, this bill aims to ensure a clear federal focus on combating these fires.
If this bill becomes law, it could reinforce the urgency and importance of federal wildfire suppression efforts, potentially leading to a more proactive or robust response, even without specific new funding or programs outlined in this particular text. If it doesn't become law, existing federal agencies would continue their wildfire management activities under current authorities, but without this specific new legislative directive reaffirming or strengthening that mandate.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires.
This is the central directive of the bill, establishing a clear mandate for federal action against wildfires.
PROVISION 02
The bill does not specify the types of activities, operational strategies, or particular regions for wildfire suppression.
This means the specific implementation details would be left to the Department of Agriculture, or to future, more detailed legislation.
PROVISION 03
The bill does not authorize specific funding amounts or create new programs for wildfire suppression.
Without explicit funding, implementation would rely on existing budgets or require future appropriations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
12 EVENTSJAN 8
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.
JAN 8
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.
JUL 23
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUL 23
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 178
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 8, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 178First responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, trees
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 8, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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