S. 2015: National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-17 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-10):
National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to increase the number and size of prescribed fires conducted on federal lands.
For 10 years, Interior and USDA must annually conduct prescribed fires on federal land so that the total acreage where prescribed fires are conducted is 10% greater than the previous fiscal year.
Interior and USDA must establish a collaborative prescribed fire program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to conduct prescribed fires in priority landscapes.
Interior and USDA may enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, Indian tribes, counties, municipal governments, fire districts, nongovernmental organizations, or private entities to coordinate prescribed fires on federal land.
Interior and USDA must expand employment opportunities for prescribed fire practitioners, including by expanding hazard pay, supporting underrepresented groups, and establishing additional training centers.
To address the public health and safety risk of the expanded use of prescribed fire, the Environmental Protection Agency must coordinate with state, tribal, and local air quality agencies to support the environmental review of wildland fires.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-06-10 |
| John R. Curtis | R UT 2025-09-09 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA 2025-09-09 |
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-12-10 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2025-12-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2015 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2015?
S. 2015 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2015 are available on congress.gov.
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