What does Preamble of Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to provide for cost-share waivers for projects carried out in response to wildland fires caused by certain Government actions, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act.

What does PURPOSE. of Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act do?

This Act aims to ensure eligibility for funding related to wildland fires. The funding applies to parties affected by fires resulting from Department of Agriculture activities on National Forest System land. Eligible parties may receive 100 percent funding for remediating direct and indirect damages. The funding is for costs under authorized Federal recovery programs.

What does COST-SHARE WAIVER FOR REHABILITATION FROM WILDLAND FIRES. of Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act do?

This section defines terms related to wildland fire recovery and cost-share waivers. It establishes definitions for 'covered matching requirement,' 'covered wildland fire,' 'Secretary,' and 'wildland fire.' A 'covered matching requirement' is a requirement under a program of the Secretary for a State, Indian Tribe, locality, or individual to provide matching funds. A 'covered wildland fire' is a fire determined by the Secretary to be a result of management activities on National Forest System land. The 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of Agriculture. A 'wildland fire' is defined as any non-structure fire in vegetation or natural fuels, including wildfire, prescribed fire, and damage resulting in watershed impairment. The Secretary may waive covered matching requirements for projects responding to covered wildland fires in affected areas.

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Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

Last updated: 11/6/2025 · Introduced: 11/6/2025

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to waive matching fund requirements for projects addressing wildland fires resulting from federal land management activities on National Forest System land.
The bill provides for 100 percent federal funding for eligible parties affected by wildland fires caused by Department of Agriculture activities.
It defines key terms related to wildland fire recovery, including 'covered wildland fire' and 'covered matching requirement'.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5963(In Committee)Official page

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