A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 247

119th Congress

A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced:May 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mazie K. Hirono

Senator

Democratic

HI

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This resolution designates May 2025 as 'National Wildfire Preparedness Month'. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for and preventing wildfires, which can have major impacts on communities across the country.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 6/13/2023 CR S2074)

SponsorMazie K. Hirono (D-HI)

Introduced5/22/2025

StatusResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

ChamberSenate

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This resolution designates May 2025 as 'National Wildfire Preparedness Month'. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for and preventing wildfires, which can have major impacts on communities across the country.

Bill Number: 247
Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
Bill Number: 247
Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Summary: This resolution designates May 2025 as 'National Wildfire Preparedness Month'. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for and preventing wildfires, which can have major impacts on communities across the country.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates May 2025 as 'National Wildfire Preparedness Month'. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for and preventing wildfires, which can have major impacts on communities across the country.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates June 2023 as National Cybersecurity Education Month.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates May 2025 as 'National Wildfire Preparedness Month'
Raises awareness about the need for wildfire preparedness and prevention
Encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to take steps to reduce wildfire risks

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it could help educate the public about wildfires and encourage more proactive measures to protect homes, businesses, and natural areas from the devastating effects of these events. Communities in wildfire-prone regions of the country would likely see the biggest impacts, as the designation could spur increased safety planning, vegetation management, and other preparedness efforts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Computer security and identity theft

Elementary and secondary education

Science and engineering education

Teaching, teachers, curricula

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

247, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-247