Lawmakers push for study of cross‑boundary wildfire mitigation

Jan 15, 2026

HR 39 22 would direct a GAO study of mitigation effectiveness across federal, state, local and tribal lands; state foresters and members argued coordinated cross‑jurisdictional planning reduces risk and long‑term costs.

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The Subcommittee heard testimony supporting HR 39 22, the Cross‑Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, a bill that would direct a Government Accountability Office study of mitigation programs and authorities across federal, state, local and tribal lands.

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