# 119-hr-10917: Wildfire Emergency Act of 2026 119-hr-10917, Wildfire Emergency Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-30). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10917 - As of: 2026-10-30 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-hr-10917 - Congress: 119 - Title: Wildfire Emergency Act of 2026 - Status: introduced - Introduced: 2026-10-26 - Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) - Cosponsors: 0 - Policy area: unknown - Touches household money: yes - Last recorded action: 2026-10-30 ## Summary **Landscape-scale forest restoration** is the central aim: this bill would speed ecological restoration across large National Forest landscapes and try to attract private capital to cut uncharacteristic wildfire risk and expand community resilience. - Families and households: Low-income and other households could get stronger fire- and drought-resistant weatherization and retrofits with the average cost cap rising from $6,500 to $13,000 and the maximum assistance rising from $3,000 to $6,000. - Communities and critical facilities: A $100.0 million Critical Infrastructure and Microgrid Program would fund microgrids, on-site renewables, storage, and backup power to strengthen energy resilience at critical sites. - Forest managers, workers, and local partners: A capped conservation finance pilot would allow up to 20 agreements and up to $250.0 million in aggregate obligations with no single agreement over $50.0 million, while Title III funds workforce, science, and a land stewardship program authorized at $50.0 million for FY2027–2031. *If enacted, this bill would authorize new federal spending including up to $250.0 million for the conservation finance pilot, $100.0 million for microgrids, and $50.0 million for land stewardship, increasing federal outlays.* ## Provisions PRIA read - Land stewardship grants for communities: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize $50 million for land stewardship grants for disadvantaged communities for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Grants could cover up to 100 percent of activity costs but could not exceed $50,000 per year per grant. At least 10 percent of awards would go to Indian Tri… - More wildfire detection and public data: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would direct federal land agencies, when practicable, to speed placement of detection equipment in at-risk areas and increase use of satellites, remote sensing, and mobile tools for situational awareness. Agencies would be asked to expedite permitting for monitoring equipment,… - Microgrids for critical facilities: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would create a Critical Infrastructure and Microgrid Program to improve energy resilience at critical facilities through microgrids, renewable generation, energy efficiency, demand reduction, and on-site storage and backup power. The bill would authorize $100 million to carry o… - Grants and centers for fire workforce: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create competitive workforce grants for forestry and fire management training and require one or more prescribed-fire training centers in States fully west of the 100th meridian. Grants could fund internships, apprenticeships, curricula, and regional workforce collaborati… - Stronger weatherization rules for homes: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would raise Weatherization Assistance limits and add new material and planning rules for assisted homes. The average cost cap would increase to $13,000 and the maximum financial assistance to $6,000, both adjusted for inflation. Owners of dwelling units that get weatherization… - Forest conservation finance pilot program: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would let the Agriculture Secretary enter up to 20 conservation finance agreements to support restoration on National Forest System and adjoining lands. Federal obligations would be capped at $250 million in the 10 years after enactment and at $50 million for any one agreement.… ## Related bills - 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025 - 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025 - 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025 - 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act - 119-hr-2945: Housing for All Act of 2025 - 119-hr-5442: Inspired to Serve Act of 2025 ## Sources - [119-hr-10917 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10917) ## Related - [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900) - [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669) - [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077) - [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973) - [119-hr-2945: Housing for All Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2945) - [119-hr-5442: Inspired to Serve Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5442) - [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10917 (as of 2026-10-30).