S4970Referred to Committee

Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-14
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Sponsor

Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Democrat · AZ · Senator
Votes with party: 78.5% (840 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$4,000k

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Cosponsors (1)

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Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2026-07-14

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Plain-English Summary

The Army would be required to assess wildfire risks on its properties and installations across the country, identifying which areas are most vulnerable to fires and what damage could result. This would help the military better prepare its bases and facilities for wildfires, protecting both military infrastructure and nearby communities from fire threats.

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Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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119 S4970 IS: Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act U.S. Senate 2026-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4970IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2026Mr. Kelly (for himself and Mr. Gallego) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Army to conduct certain wildfire risk assessments, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act.2.Assessments on certain projects in Arizona(a)In generalThe Secretary of the Army may periodically conduct wildfire risk assessments to reduce risk and recovery costs associated with wildfire and post-wildlife impacts to federally authorized dams, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers in the State of Arizona.(b)ConsiderationsIn conducting a wildfire risk assessment under this section, the Secretary of the Army shall consider and identify—(1)wildfire exposure risks that may affect the ability of the Corps of Engineers to carry out authorized purposes, including navigation, flood control, hydropower, water supply, recreation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration;(2)corresponding risks to communities that could occur in the event of failure of the dam, reservoir, or associated infrastructure due to wildfire exposure;(3)the functionality of the dam, reservoir, and associated infrastructure regarding post-wildfire risk, including any known or estimated impacts associated with excess sedimentation and debris flows;(4)available studies, information, literature, or data from relevant Federal, State, or local entities; and(5)mitigation strategies to increase the capability of the Corps of Engineers to prepare for and respond to wildfire risk affecting the dam, reservoir, and associated infrastructure.
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