HR. 3889In Committee
National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
Directs Interior and USDA to expand prescribed burning on federal lands and build capacity for carrying it out safely
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs Interior and USDA to expand prescribed burning on federal lands and build capacity for carrying it out safely
Key points
- Establish collaborative prescribed fire program
- Require annual prescribed fire increases
- Authorize cooperative agreements for burns
- Expand prescribed fire workforce training
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-06-10 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
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