Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 3922
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-15: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-17T13:55:45Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation This Act directs the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Accountability Office) to examine existing federal programs, rules, and legal authorities related to wildfire mitigation that crosses property boundaries between federal and non-federal lands. The goal is to identify what helps or hinders such work and to recommend ways to improve coordination and effectiveness.
Key Provisions
- Requires a study covering:
- Federal programs and authorities that either support or block cross-boundary wildfire mitigation and forest health activities.
- Whether adjustments to these programs (including changes to definitions) would increase agency capacity, funding access, community protection, and prevention of structure loss from wildfires.
- Activities already conducted under listed authorities, including ways to improve their results and whether they have expanded agency capabilities.
- Defines "covered agencies" to include federal land management agencies, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Fire Administration, states, Indian Tribes, and local governments.
- Lists specific "covered authorities," such as the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003, Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, good neighbor authority, Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004, and collaborative forest landscape restoration program, plus any similar authorities identified by the Comptroller General.
- Mandates a report to congressional committees within two years of enactment, including study findings and recommendations for simplifying cross-boundary wildfire mitigation between federal agencies and state, local, and Tribal governments.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The Act introduces no direct amendments to current statutes. It focuses solely on directing a comprehensive review and producing recommendations rather than altering any existing programs or authorities.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The study may highlight opportunities to expand funding access and operational capacity for wildfire mitigation across multiple agencies and levels of government.
- On citizens: Improved coordination could lead to stronger protection for communities and reduced wildfire damage to homes and property in the future.
- No direct effects on international relations are addressed.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal land management and related agencies (such as those handling forests, emergency response, and environmental protection).
- State, Tribal, and local governments involved in land management and wildfire response.
- Communities and landowners in wildfire-prone areas.
- Congressional committees overseeing natural resources, agriculture, and energy issues.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The legislation raises no apparent constitutional concerns, as it involves standard congressional oversight through a required study and report. It emphasizes intergovernmental coordination without creating new regulatory powers or mandates.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27], Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-15: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
- 2026-06-03: Received in the Senate.
- 2026-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-02: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3767)
- 2026-06-02: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3767)
- 2026-06-02: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3922.
- 2026-06-02: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3767-3769)
- 2026-06-02: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-06-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 587.
- 2026-06-02: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- 2026-06-02: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- 2026-06-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-673, Part I.
- 2026-06-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-673, Part I.
- 2026-02-11: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-02-11: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Bill Versions
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (6 pages)
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2025-06-11 — PDF (3 pages)
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2026-06-15 — PDF (6 pages)
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (8 pages)