Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
What this bill does
H.R. 10061 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress to address wildfire readiness and recovery, community safety, and the safety of wildland firefighters. It was introduced on August 6, 2026, by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO2).
The bill's full text has not yet been published, so its specific provisions are not currently known. Based on the title alone, the bill appears intended to relate to preparedness for wildfires, recovery efforts after wildfires occur, community safety measures, and protections or standards for wildland firefighters, but the details of how it would achieve these goals cannot be described until the text is available.
Who the bill would affect and how cannot yet be determined without the underlying text, though the subject matter suggests it could involve federal wildfire agencies, communities in fire-prone areas, and wildland firefighters, among others potentially named in the bill.
The bill is at the earliest stage of the legislative process: it has been introduced and referred for consideration, with no further action recorded yet. Next steps would typically include committee review before any vote could occur. Once the official text is published, a more detailed and accurate summary of its actual provisions can be provided.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10061 do?
- H.R. 10061 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress to address wildfire readiness and recovery, community safety, and the safety of wildland firefighters. It was introduced on August 6, 2026, by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO2). The bill's full text has not yet been published, so its specific provisions are not currently known. Based on the title alone, the bill appears intended to relate to preparedness for wildfires, recovery efforts after wildfires occur, community safety measures, and protections or standards for wildland firefighters, but the details of how it would achieve these goals cannot be described until the text is available. Who the bill would affect and how cannot yet be determined without the underlying text, though the subject matter suggests it could involve federal wildfire agencies, communities in fire-prone areas, and wildland firefighters, among others potentially named in the bill. The bill is at the earliest stage of the legislative process: it has been introduced and referred for consideration, with no further action recorded yet. Next steps would typically include committee review before any vote could occur. Once the official text is published, a more detailed and accurate summary of its actual provisions can be provided.
- Has H.R. 10061 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10061. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10061?
- H.R. 10061 was sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10061?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (23 Sep 2026).
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