KHTS: Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan ‘Wildfire Response Modernization Act’ To Expand Wildfire Detection Capabilities Nationwide

This press release from Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) was published on 2026-06-29 and titled "KHTS: Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan ‘Wildfire Response Modernization Act’ To Expand Wildfire Detection Cap".

KHTS: Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan ‘Wildfire Response Modernization Act’ To Expand Wildfire Detection Capabilities Nationwide

KHTS News Release Monday, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Response Modernization Act alongside Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX), John Garamendi (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Jason Crow (D-CO). This bill would expand the United States government’s ability to detect, track, and combat new wildfires. Last year, Rep. Whitesides introduced the FireGuard Reauthorization [ ]