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BillHR 9243 · 119

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 10, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a process for the federal government to declare a wildfire smoke emergency, which would trigger a response to help affected areas. Requires the government to provide assistance to communities impacted by wildfire smoke.

Sponsored By

Josh Harder
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 10, 2026
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects communities and individuals impacted by wildfire smoke, providing them with potential access to federal assistance and resources. It would also impact local and state governments, as they would receive support and guidance from the federal government in responding to wildfire smoke emergencies.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
IntroducedJun 10, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.