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HRES 383119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the recognition of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Introduced: May 5, 2025
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H. Res. 383 is a non-binding House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for recognizing May 4–10, 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The measure emphasizes public education on fire safety and preparedness and endorses the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week. It cites health impacts from wildfire smoke, risks to firefighters, and recent wildfire activity to justify the need for increased awareness and preventive measures. As a resolution, it does not create new law or authorize funding, but it signals congressional endorsement and can encourage federal agencies and communities to prioritize education, preparedness, and coordination in wildfire risk management. The resolution outlines general goals for awareness and prevention, including promoting early warning systems, reducing unplanned human ignitions, and improving evacuation planning for people and animals. It also highlights preventative practices such as vegetation and forest management and cautious use of combustibles during high-risk periods. Overall, it aims to bolster public understanding and readiness rather than impose new requirements on individuals or jurisdictions.

Key Points

  • 1Expresses recognition of May 4–10, 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Week and supports its goals as a national event focused on fire safety and preparedness.
  • 2Highlights the health and safety implications of wildfires, including smoke’s impact on asthma, heart issues, strokes, and the occupational risks to firefighters exposed to smoke and hazardous chemicals.
  • 3Cites wildfire activity data (2024 national totals, California specifics, and early-2025 figures) to illustrate ongoing risk and the need for preparedness.
  • 4Identifies preventative measures, including evacuation planning for people and animals, vegetation/forest management, and limiting use of combustibles during high-heat or dry periods.
  • 5Calls for resources and educational initiatives to help communities implement early warning systems, reduce unplanned ignitions, and support evacuation and suppression efforts.

Impact Areas

Primary: General public in wildfire-prone areas; local and state emergency management agencies; firefighters and other first responders.Secondary: Communities affected by wildfires; public health officials and programs addressing smoke-related health impacts.Additional impacts: Promotes interagency awareness and collaboration; signals congressional support for preparedness efforts (potentially influencing future policy or funding discussions), though the resolution itself does not authorize new spending or create new legal obligations.
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