Gallego Backs Legislation to Prevent and Mitigate Wildfire Damages

The bills establish a Unified National Wildfire Intelligence Center and expedite the removal hazardous trees near power lines
WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)is backing two pieces of legislation to improve wildfire mitigation efforts’ effectiveness.
“Wildfires do an immense amount of damage across Arizona and the Southwest each year. That’s why it’s important that we work to prevent their formation and mitigate their harmful effects when they do occur,”said Senator Gallego.“These measures will help to reduce uncontrollable outbreaks and increase our response capabilities.”
Senator Gallego has long been a leader in strengthening the federal and state response to wildfires. This year, he introduced theCross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Actwhich provides recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries, and theWildfire Risk Evaluation Actwhich would require a comprehensive review of the wildfire landscape in the United States every four years.
7/18/25