Summary

Declares congressional findings that human-caused climate change is increasing temperatures, drought, and the length of U.S. fire seasons, and that wildfire frequency, intensity, and size have risen. Cites NASA, the U.S. Forest Service, USGS cost estimates, and a destructive January 2025 Los Angeles–area wildfire as evidence; the resolution records these findings but does not authorize spending, create programs, or impose requirements.

• Affirms that human-caused climate change is increasing temperatures and drought, lengthening periods of elevated wildfire risk.
• Cites NASA, the U.S. Forest Service, and NASA satellite data tying increased frequency, intensity, and size of wildfires to climate trends.
• Highlights a USGS estimate of roughly $424 billion per year in wildfire costs to the U.S., excluding health impacts.
• References a January 2025 Los Angeles–area wildfire that destroyed over 15,000 structures and was later linked to climate change in a study.
• Is a formal statement of findings only; it does not authorize spending, create programs, or impose requirements.
• May be used to inform future legislation, oversight, or public discussion about wildfire risk and climate change.
• Focuses on scientific and economic evidence rather than prescribing specific policy actions.