This bill directs the Forest Service to, no less than once every 5 years, complete a wildfire assessment that includes analysis of, among other things, with respect to the previous five years
- the direct costs of wildfire response, preparation, and recovery, including wildfire mitigation and wildlife suppression activities and human health;
- the indirect costs of wildfire response, preparation, and recovery, including diminished tax revenue and lost business revenue, including supply chain impacts; and
- whether the direct and indirect costs have been or will be paid by the federal government, state or territory governments, or county or local governments.