HR 1655
Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:33 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act, aims to speed up the rebuilding of communication infrastructure after wildfires. It temporarily exempts certain projects – like replacing or improving damaged facilities – from lengthy environmental and historic preservation reviews required by federal law. These exemptions apply to projects within an area declared a major disaster or emergency by the President, a state governor, or a tribal chief executive, and that are completed within five years of the declaration. The goal is to facilitate quicker recovery and prevent future disasters.
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