Norma Torres (D-CA)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 25 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 383 expresses support for recognizing May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. This national event focuses on educating the public about fire safety and preparedness. The resolution highlights the dangers of wildfire smoke and the risks faced by firefighters. It acknowledges the high number of wildfires in the U.S. and the role of human causes. The resolution supports goals such as early warning systems and safe evacuation plans. Finally, it encourages increased awareness of wildfire threats and suppression efforts.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +7
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Directly addresses wildfire preparedness and resilience in high-risk rural and wildland-urban interface areas.
- Scored +6
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
Supports early warning systems, evacuation plans, and financial support for communities after firestorms.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
Encourages vegetation and forest management to increase fire resilience.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Education and Safety: The resolution supports resources and educational initiatives to teach communities about preventative measures, such as early warning systems and how to safely evacuate people and animals. (Resolved section 2)
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Increased Awareness: By recognizing Wildfire Preparedness Week, the resolution aims to increase knowledge of lifesaving tactics and the threat of wildfires. (Whereas section 1)
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Community Support: The text mentions a commitment to provide financial support to communities directly during and after a catastrophic firestorm. (Whereas section 10)
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Promotion of Resilience: The resolution highlights preventative measures to help people and communities increase fire resilience through forest management, evacuation planning, and limiting the use of combustibles. (Whereas section 9)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Directly addresses wildfire preparedness and resilience in high-risk rural and wildland-urban interface areas. Would farmers be better off under this? — Improves land management and preparedness in areas often managed by farmers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Mentions commitment to provide financial support to communities after catastrophic firestorms. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Increases safety knowledge and provides resources for fire preparedness. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases safety knowledge and provides resources for fire preparedness. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Supports the development of safe evacuation plans for all people. Would children be better off under this? — Improves safety and evacuation planning for the general public, including children. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improves safety and evacuation planning for the general public. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Improves safety and evacuation planning for the general public. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases awareness of wildfire smoke hazards which affect urban areas. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Improves safety and evacuation planning for the general public.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Supports early warning systems, evacuation plans, and financial support for communities after firestorms. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Encourages vegetation and forest management to increase fire resilience. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Promotes forest management and preventative measures to reduce the impact of wildfires. Does this invest in rural communities? — Focuses on fire resilience and resource support for communities, often in rural areas prone to wildfires.
- 5/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 25 Cosponsors added.
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