Bill > HRes467

This resolution designates May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month" in recognition of the increasing severity and complexity of wildfires across the United States. The resolution highlights the significant impact of wildfires, noting that from 2015 to 2024, an average of 62,435 wildfires burned over 7.5 million acres annually, with nearly 85 percent of these fires caused by humans. The resolution emphasizes the substantial economic and health consequences of wildfires, including federal suppression costs exceeding $2.5 billion per year and potential health risks such as respiratory diseases and increased particulate pollution. It calls for increased awareness and preparedness by encouraging federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as communities, to focus on preventative measures like home hardening, vegetation management, early warning systems, and evacuation planning. The ultimate goal is to promote educational initiatives and community programming that can help reduce the risk and impact of wildfires, protect public health, and improve overall community resilience in the face of growing wildfire threats.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/467/all-info