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HR 5963119th CongressIn Committee
Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-New Mexico)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to waive cost-sharing requirements for projects responding to wildland fires caused by management activities conducted by the Department of Agriculture on National Forest System lands. The legislation aims to ensure that parties affected by government-caused fires receive full federal funding for recovery efforts.
Key Points
- 1Defines covered wildland fires as those caused by USDA management activities
- 2Authorizes cost-share waivers for recovery projects
- 3Applies to areas affected by covered wildland fires
- 4Covers both direct and indirect damages from fires
- 5Includes watershed impairment from management activities
Impact Areas
Federal wildland fire recoveryUSDA Forest Service managementAffected communities and landownersFederal disaster assistanceNational Forest System lands
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