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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
Directs USDA and the Interior Department to expand prescribed burning on federal lands through annual acreage increases, collaborative assistance, and workforce growth
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs USDA and the Interior Department to expand prescribed burning on federal lands through annual acreage increases, collaborative assistance, and workforce growth
Key points
- Establish collaborative fire assistance program
- Require annual prescribed fire increases
- Authorize cooperative agreements for burns
- Expand prescribed fire workforce training
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-12-17 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Topics and policy areas
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