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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advances Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

Original title: Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

February 4, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

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Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Feb 4, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This bill determines the coordination and funding framework for wildfire response, impacting local fire management agencies and communities in Western states.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Western states

These states are the primary focus of the wildfire support measures proposed in the legislation.

Federal wildfire management agencies

These agencies will be responsible for implementing the new protocols and funding structures established by the bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

Required legislative procedures for the Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025 are moving forward following a committee vote to report the bill with a substitute amendment. The measure establishes a framework for federal wildfire management and support protocols.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Why It Matters

This bill determines the coordination and funding framework for wildfire response, impacting local fire management agencies and communities in Western states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025?

As of January 14, 2025, the bill has been favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with a substitute amendment.

What does 'amendment in the nature of a substitute' mean?

It means the committee has replaced the original text of the bill with a new version that will serve as the basis for further debate and voting.

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