Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Wildfire Coordination Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Wildfire Coordination Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a permanent Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board. This Board is tasked with coordinating wildfire research within the Federal Government and translating that research into practical applications. The duties include establishing priority criteria for research projects and facilitating their transition into operational use. Additionally, the Board is responsible for disseminating information and research findings to relevant stakeholders. The Board will consist of various Federal officials and up to 18 non-Federal members. It also requires the Board to submit a report to relevant congressional committees after two years.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 specifically for wildfire science and technology research coordination.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill enhances environmental safety through improved wildfire science and research coordination.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
Coordinating wildfire research aids in the better management of natural and fire-prone environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Wildfire Response and Research: The Board is tasked with identifying ways to turn wildfire research into practical applications and facilitating the transition of research into operational projects (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Enhanced Information Sharing: The Board will establish mechanisms such as newsletters, online portals, webinars, and workshops to share research findings and operational best practices with stakeholders and practitioners (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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Inclusive Research Disciplines: The Board is encouraged to include relevant disciplines such as public health, meteorological science, and predictive modeling, as well as consideration for both built and natural fire-prone environments (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Diverse Representation: The Board includes non-Federal members representing state, local, and tribal governments, as well as fire departments and various experts (Section 2(c)(1)(S)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill enhances environmental safety through improved wildfire science and research coordination. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Coordinating wildfire research aids in the better management of natural and fire-prone environments. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Improving wildfire research and operationalization directly enhances disaster preparedness and response.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The board includes representatives from Tribal governments to aid in wildfire management. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Wildfire mitigation efforts often disproportionately benefit and protect rural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $10,000,000 specifically for wildfire science and technology research coordination.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates reporting to congressional committees, increasing transparency in wildfire research efforts. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight through the establishment of a permanent advisory board within the Department of the Interior.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill encourages research in disciplines like public health to better understand wildfire impacts.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
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