S. 3149: Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act
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 | 2025-11-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-22 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-06):
Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for matching federal funds in fire recovery projects. Specifically, USDA may waive cost-sharing requirements for projects responding to fires resulting from management activities (e.g., controlled burns) conducted by USDA on National Forest System land.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-11-06 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-11-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3149 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3149?
S. 3149 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3149 are available on congress.gov.
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