Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan “Wildfire Response Modernization Act” to Significantly Expand Wildfire Detection Capabilities Nationwide

This press release from Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) was published on 2026-06-29 and titled "Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan “Wildfire Response Modernization Act” to Significantly Expand Wildfire Detection C".

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan “Wildfire Response Modernization Act” to Significantly Expand Wildfire Detection Capabilities Nationwide

The legislation would allow the FireGuard program to access commercial and non-profit wildfire satellite data for the first time ever, ensuring continuous monitoring of wildfires as they occur. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 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 [ ]