Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
PassedIntroducedJul 21, 2026
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
Cosponsors7
What this bill is intended to do
Congress.gov hasn't published an official summary for this bill yet, it usually appears after the bill advances out of committee. The full text is linked below.
Latest action
Sep 29, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5148-5150; text: CR S5149-5150)
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Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026 aims to amend the Clean Air Act to better handle air quality monitoring related to prescribed fires and establish a grant program for smoke hazard mitigation. The bill provides definitions, revises regulations, and sets procedures for state petitions regarding exceptional events. It also introduces a grant program for community smoke readiness.
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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight⚑ Spends without a pay-for