House subcommittee hears bills to set federal wildfire response standard and improve readiness The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands heard testimony supporting HR 40 38, which would require the Agriculture and Interior departments to assess ignitions on federal lands within 30 minutes and deploy suppression assets within three hours; witnesses urged clearer federal-local coordination, improved resource visibility, and sustained year‑round readiness.

A new wildfire response bill aims to revolutionize how quickly federal agencies assess and combat wildland fires, potentially saving lives and property in the process.

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