United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 1 I cosponsors

HR 178 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.

Last action — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill aims to help reduce wildfire risks through agriculture actions.

HR 178 focuses on the Secretary of Agriculture taking measures to lessen the impact of wildfires. It has been introduced and is currently being reviewed by Congress.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families living in areas prone to wildfires may benefit from reduced risks and better preparedness measures.
  • Environment: This bill means improved strategies for managing forests and agricultural lands, helping to protect ecosystems from wildfires.

Summary

This bill aims to have the Secretary of Agriculture take specific actions to help reduce the risk and impact of wildfires. It has recently been reviewed and amended by a committee before moving forward in Congress.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  7. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 537 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (537)

537 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 178 do?
This bill aims to have the Secretary of Agriculture take specific actions to help reduce the risk and impact of wildfires. It has recently been reviewed and amended by a committee before moving forward in Congress.
Who sponsors HR 178?
HR 178 is sponsored by Calvert, Ken (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), Issa, Darrell (Republican), Kiley, Kevin (Independent), Zinke, Ryan K. (Republican), Owens, Burgess (Republican), Downing, Troy (Republican), and McClintock, Tom (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 178?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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