Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act

S. 2033

Jun 8, 2026

S. 2033

Jun 8, 2026

Summary

Requires a study on the rules for preventing wildfires across federal and non-federal lands to find ways to make it easier for everyone to work together.

What problem does this solve?

Wildfires often cross between federal, state, tribal, and private properties, but different rules for each can make it hard to coordinate prevention efforts. This bill orders a study to find out which rules cause problems and to recommend simpler ways for everyone to work together to reduce wildfire risk.

What does this bill do?

Requires a study on wildfire mitigation

Directs the Comptroller General to study all federal programs, rules, and authorities that affect wildfire prevention work across federal, state, tribal, and private lands.

Identifies barriers to collaboration

The study will specifically look for rules or programs that make it harder for different government agencies and landowners to work together on preventing wildfires.

Requires a report to Congress

Within two years, the Comptroller General must give Congress a report with the study's findings and suggest ways to make cross-boundary wildfire prevention simpler.

Who does this affect?

Federal land management agencies
State, local, and Tribal governments
Landowners near federal lands

What is the real world impact?

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Improves wildfire prevention coordination

Aims to identify and remove barriers that prevent federal, state, tribal, and local governments from working together on wildfire prevention projects that cross property lines, making communities safer.

When does this start?

This bill sets a deadline for a report to be delivered to Congress after the bill becomes law.

Report to Congress deadline

The Comptroller General must submit the report with study results and recommendations to Congress no later than 2 years after the bill is signed into law.