Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act
Sponsored By: Senator Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced
Summary
Authorizes wildfire risk assessments for Army Corps dams and reservoirs in Arizona. The bill would let the Secretary of the Army periodically assess wildfire and post-fire threats to Corps-owned dams, reservoirs, and related infrastructure in Arizona. Assessments would consider impacts on Corps missions such as navigation and flood control, risks to nearby communities if infrastructure failed, post-fire issues like excess sedimentation and debris flows, available studies, and possible mitigation strategies. It defines the scope of these assessments and does not authorize funding or require specific mitigation actions.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Wildfire checks for Arizona dams
This bill would authorize the Army to do periodic wildfire risk checks on Corps dams and reservoirs in Arizona. The checks would assess wildfire exposure to Corps missions like navigation, flood control, hydropower, water supply, recreation, and ecosystem restoration. They would also evaluate risks to nearby communities from possible dam failures. They would examine post-fire impacts such as excess sediment and debris flows, and review relevant federal, state, and local studies. The bill would not authorize funding or create individual entitlements.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 7/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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