The resolution urges Congress to pass the "Fix Our Forests Act" in response to the significant threat posed by wildfires to New Jersey's forests, which cover 40 percent of the state's land. On average, 1,500 wildfires annually damage or destroy approximately 7,000 acres of forest, endangering wildlife habitats, homes, and the health of residents living near these areas. The increasing frequency of hot, dry, and windy days exacerbates the wildfire risk, particularly in New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the nation.

The Fix Our Forests Act aims to establish an interagency Fireshed Center to utilize data for assessing and predicting wildfire risks, thereby informing land management and fire response strategies. The Act proposes various forest management techniques, including prescribed burns and tree thinning, to mitigate wildfire risks. Additionally, it seeks to streamline environmental reviews, limit litigation related to fire management projects, promote livestock grazing in forests, and address issues like pine beetle infestations. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for effective wildfire risk reduction and forest resilience strategies in New Jersey.