Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act

This legislation, titled the Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act, aims to broaden the scope of disaster assistance available to small businesses. It specifically amends Section 3(k)(2) of the Small Business Act to include smoke within the official definition of a "disaster." This critical change would enable businesses suffering economic harm due to smoke, particularly from events like wildfires, to qualify for federal disaster relief programs. By expanding the definition, the bill seeks to provide much-needed support and resources for recovery to small businesses impacted by smoke-related incidents.