What does Preamble of Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to establish regional wildland fire research centers. The bill's stated purpose is 'to provide for the establishment of regional wildland fire research centers, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Appropriate committees of Congress” includes specific committees from the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as any other committee with authority to facilitate wildland fire research. The term “Board” refers to the National Center Coordination Board established in section 3(c)(1). “Career pathway” is defined as having the meaning given in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. “Chief” means the Chief of the Forest Service. “Federal science agency” has the meaning defined in section 103(f) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. “Indian Tribe” is defined according to section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. “Institution of higher education” has the meaning given in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. “Land-grant colleges and universities” is defined by section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. “Minority-serving institution” is defined by section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. “National Laboratory” has the meaning defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. “Regional center” refers to a regional wildland fire research center established under section 3. “Secretaries” refers to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior. “Tribal organization” is defined according to section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. “Wildland fire” is defined as any non-structure fire in vegetation or natural fuels, including wildfires and prescribed fires. “Wildland fire management agencies” includes the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. “Wildland fire research” encompasses research to understand the causes, consequences, spread, behavior, efficacy of mitigation strategies, impact on public health and the environment, and rehabilitation of ecosystems affected by wildland fires.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL WILDLAND FIRE RESEARCH CENTERS. of Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a process for selecting and establishing regional wildland fire research centers. The Secretaries shall select not fewer than 8 institutions of higher education or land-grant colleges and universities to host these centers. A pilot program will initially establish at least 2 centers, with the remaining centers established within 2 years. Selection criteria prioritize institutions with existing wildland fire research programs, partnerships, or participation in the Joint Fire Science Program, and minority-serving institutions. The Secretaries will establish at least one regional center in specified regions including Alaska, California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeast. Each regional center will coordinate research, improve understanding of wildland fire, develop technologies, and support land management activities. A National Center Coordination Board will be established to coordinate research, data management, and technological priorities. Regional Advisory Boards will be established at each center to coordinate research and communicate operational needs. The Secretaries will submit reports to Congress on the progress of the regional centers and recommendations for improvement.

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Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 11/19/2025

Author: Dave Min (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes regional wildland fire research centers at institutions of higher education or land-grant colleges and universities, prioritizing those with existing research programs and minority-serving institutions.
The legislation creates a National Center Coordination Board and Regional Advisory Boards to coordinate research, data management, and communication between the centers and operational needs.
The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior are directed to select at least eight centers, initially establishing a pilot program with at least two centers, and must establish at least one center in Alaska, California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeast.

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