119-HR-5652 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — Document 119-HR-5652

Headline Summary: The bill aims to have the federal government cover at least 75% of eligible wildfire‑fighting costs and to let states, localities, and Tribes get reimbursed for pre‑staging firefighting resources, with FEMA setting rules for when the federal share can go even higher. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - H.R.5652 - 119th Congress (2025-202…[4]U.S. Government Accountability Office — GAO-25-106862, Wildfires: Additional Ac…

What It Does: H.R. 5652 amends the Stafford Act’s Section 420 (Fire Management Assistance) to guarantee a federal share of not less than 75% for eligible costs; it directs FEMA to complete rulemaking within three years establishing criteria for recommending a higher federal cost share when fires severely strain state and local budgets; and it updates policy so predeployment of domestic assets by State, local, and Tribal governments can be eligible for reimbursement. The changes apply to funds appropriated on or after enactment. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - H.R.5652 - 119th Congress (2025-202…

• Who’s For It: Sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse (D‑CO) with bipartisan cosponsors including Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R‑CA) and members from several wildfire‑prone states (e.g., CA, CO, OR, NM, WA). [5]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Cosponsors - H.R.5652 (119th Congress)
• Supporters generally argue this eases the financial burden on communities battling large fires and clarifies when the federal government should shoulder more of the cost. [6]Web search · turn 6 #5

• Who’s Against It: No formal opposition is listed on Congress.gov as of December 2, 2025. [3]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — All Information for H.R.5652 - 119th Congr…
• Potential concerns to watch: higher federal spending obligations and how FEMA defines what pre‑staging costs qualify—an area GAO has flagged for clearer guidance. [4]U.S. Government Accountability Office — GAO-25-106862, Wildfires: Additional Ac…

What’s Next: The bill was introduced on September 30, 2025, and is in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; no hearings or votes are posted yet. If it advances, it would need a House vote, then Senate consideration, before going to the President. [3]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — All Information for H.R.5652 - 119th Congr…