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HR 4295 · 119th Congress

Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

Introduced
2025-07-07
Sponsor
Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
Cosponsors
3
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

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What This Bill Does

This bill aims to help communities become safer from wildfires. It would create a new program to give money and support to communities, especially those at high risk, to plan and carry out projects that reduce wildfire dangers. The bill focuses on protecting homes, businesses, and important natural areas from fire. It also helps communities recover more quickly after a wildfire happens.

Impact on Everyday Americans

This bill could make communities, particularly those near forests or wildlands, safer by funding projects like clearing brush or creating fire breaks, which directly protects homes and lives. For families, seniors, and veterans living in high-risk areas, this could mean less worry about losing their homes or being evacuated due to wildfires. While it doesn't directly cut or expand existing public programs, it establishes a new grant program that could help local economies by creating jobs related to fire prevention and recovery efforts.

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