Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
- Bill Number
- S. 2033
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-15: Held at the desk.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-23T01:45:33Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation This Act directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study existing federal programs, rules, and authorities related to wildfire mitigation that crosses land ownership boundaries between federal and non-federal lands. The goal is to identify barriers and opportunities for improved coordination.
Key Provisions Outlined
- Requires a study examining programs that either support or hinder cross-boundary wildfire mitigation on federal and non-federal land.
- Assesses whether changes to those programs could increase capacity or funding access for federal land management agencies, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Fire Administration, states, local governments, and Tribal governments.
- Reviews activities under subsection (e) of section 103 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003, including ways to improve their effectiveness for wildfire mitigation and whether that subsection has expanded funding access.
- Mandates a report to specified congressional committees within two years, including study results and recommendations to simplify cross-boundary wildfire mitigation between federal agencies and state, local, and Tribal governments.
Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced The Act introduces no amendments to existing statutes or regulations. It solely requires a study and report without altering current authorities or funding mechanisms.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The study could inform future adjustments to improve coordination and funding for wildfire mitigation efforts involving federal, state, and local entities.
- On citizens: Indirect benefits may arise if recommendations lead to more effective wildfire risk reduction on mixed-ownership lands.
- No apparent effects on international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal entities: Land management agencies, Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service), Department of Homeland Security (FEMA), and U.S. Fire Administration.
- Non-federal entities: State governments, local governments, and Tribal governments.
- Congressional committees: House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees; Senate Energy and Natural Resources and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committees.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The legislation raises no immediate constitutional concerns, as it involves a standard congressional directive for a Government Accountability Office study. It emphasizes intergovernmental cooperation without creating new legal obligations or shifting regulatory authority.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-15: Held at the desk.
- 2026-06-15: Received in the House.
- 2026-06-12: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2026-06-11: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748)
- 2026-06-11: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748)
- 2026-06-08: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
- 2026-06-08: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2026-06-08: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2025-12-17: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2025-12-02: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- 2025-06-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2025-06-11: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (6 pages)
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2025-06-11 — PDF (3 pages)
- Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act — issued 2026-06-08 — PDF (6 pages)