Forest fires

 Newsworthy  -   Bipartisan lawmakers are finally taking action to combat devastating wildfires with a bold plan that puts land management back into the hands of experts, challenging years of misguided environmental policies that have left American forests vulnerable to catastrophic fires.

• The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 would increase controlled burns by 10% annually, targeting at least 1 million acres per year to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
• A $300 million funding allocation would support prescribed burns on federal, state, and private lands while developing a trained workforce.
• The bipartisan bill would streamline permitting processes and provide more flexibility for states to conduct controlled burns during safer winter months.
• Previous versions of the legislation failed to advance, but growing concerns over wildfire costs and public health impacts may help this version succeed.