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BillSRES 741 · 119

A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Introduced
May 20, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Designates May 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month. This means the Senate is officially recognizing May as a time to focus on preparing for wildfires.

Sponsored By

Mazie K. Hirono
Democrat · Hawaii · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. May 20, 2026
  3. May 20, 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 resolution affects communities in wildfire-prone areas by promoting awareness and preparation for wildfires. It also impacts emergency management officials and organizations by encouraging them to provide resources and information to help people prepare for wildfires.

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 TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMay 20, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2419)
Subjects
  • Safety
  • 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.