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Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025
12/15/2025, 9:02 PM
Summary of Bill S 902
Bill 119 s 902, also known as the Wildfire Response Time Standard Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of response time to wildfire incidents in the United States. The bill specifically calls for the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a standard for the response time to wildfires.
The main goal of this bill is to ensure that wildfires are responded to in a timely and efficient manner in order to minimize damage and protect lives. By setting a standard response time, the bill aims to improve coordination and communication between federal, state, and local agencies involved in wildfire response efforts.
In addition to establishing a response time standard, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to wildfire management and prevention. These may include measures to improve wildfire forecasting, enhance firefighting resources, and increase public awareness and education about wildfire safety. Overall, Bill 119 s 902 seeks to improve the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts and better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a critical issue facing the United States today.
The main goal of this bill is to ensure that wildfires are responded to in a timely and efficient manner in order to minimize damage and protect lives. By setting a standard response time, the bill aims to improve coordination and communication between federal, state, and local agencies involved in wildfire response efforts.
In addition to establishing a response time standard, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to wildfire management and prevention. These may include measures to improve wildfire forecasting, enhance firefighting resources, and increase public awareness and education about wildfire safety. Overall, Bill 119 s 902 seeks to improve the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts and better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a critical issue facing the United States today.
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Current Status of Bill S 902
Bill S 902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 902 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025.  Bill S 902's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of December 2, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 902
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 902
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 902
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a standard for the response time to wildfire incidents, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a standard for the response time to wildfire incidents, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 902
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