Emergency Wildfire Act of 2023

H.R. 3439, the Wildfire Emergency Act of 2023, aims to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires by accelerating forest restoration projects and improving community infrastructure. The bill would establish a pilot program to increase the pace of land management on National Forest System lands and create training centers in Western states to develop a specialized workforce for wildfire mitigation.

For everyday citizens, this legislation focuses on protecting essential services and homes by funding energy resilience projects—such as microgrids and backup power—for critical facilities like hospitals. Additionally, it expands federal weatherization programs to help homeowners incorporate fire-resistant materials into their houses and provides grants to help local communities better monitor and detect active fires.