Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup of 14 bills. These include legislation focused on forest management and wildfire suppression following the Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The bills also advance several of President Trump’s Executive Orders.
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) commented: “Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources is responding in real time to ensure tragedies like the Dragon Bravo Fire never happen again. This fire should have never been allowed to burn and now irreplaceable treasures are lost forever. Today’s legislation ensures we can actively manage our forests and immediately suppress fires when they ignite, protecting communities and our public lands. I’d like to thank the tireless work of my colleagues to move this extensive slate of legislation forward, and I await the opportunity to support these bills as they continue through the legislative process.”
H.R. 178, known as the Put Out The Fire Act, was introduced by U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). It directs the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior to suppress wildfires under specific drought conditions or high-risk scenarios.
H.R. 179, or the Proven Forest Management Act of 2025, also introduced by McClintock, expands a categorical exclusion available in the Tahoe Basin throughout all National Forest System lands.
H.R. 839, introduced by U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), opposes expansion plans for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge announced by the Biden administration.
H.R. 1045 proposes establishing a wildfire research institute in Utah to develop solutions for mitigating wildfire risks.
Other bills include H.R. 1276 for land use in Kentucky; H.R. 2294 reauthorizing coastal observation systems; H.R. 2302 transferring land to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; H.R. 2400 transferring land for Pit River Tribe; H.R. 3620 conveying property for healthcare services in Alaska; H.R. 3857 reauthorizing snow water supply forecasting; H.R. 4285 designating a fee-free day at national parks; H.R. 345 setting procedures for fire suppression cost-sharing agreements; H.R. 528 requiring reforestation projects post-disasters; and H.R. 2290 authorizing a World War II women’s memorial location.
