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Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4732| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Act authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency in states facing or anticipating a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke, often at the request of a State Governor. Upon such a declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies can provide comprehensive smoke emergency assistance , including grants, equipment, and personnel for establishing smoke shelters, distributing air purifiers, and enhancing air monitoring. Additionally, the bill enables the Small Business Administration to offer grants to small businesses that experience substantial revenue loss in areas affected by a declared smoke emergency. To support these initiatives, the legislation authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds. Crucially, it amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to allow for budget adjustments , ensuring that appropriations designated for smoke emergency assistance are treated as emergency spending, thereby facilitating a swift federal response.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1814
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2419
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2387
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023
Jun 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9243
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1814
    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2419
    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2387
    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023


  • June 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9243
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9243: Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4732| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2026
This Act authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency in states facing or anticipating a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke, often at the request of a State Governor. Upon such a declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies can provide comprehensive smoke emergency assistance , including grants, equipment, and personnel for establishing smoke shelters, distributing air purifiers, and enhancing air monitoring. Additionally, the bill enables the Small Business Administration to offer grants to small businesses that experience substantial revenue loss in areas affected by a declared smoke emergency. To support these initiatives, the legislation authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds. Crucially, it amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to allow for budget adjustments , ensuring that appropriations designated for smoke emergency assistance are treated as emergency spending, thereby facilitating a swift federal response.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1814
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2419
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2387
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023
Jun 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9243
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1814
    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2419
    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2387
    Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023


  • June 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9243
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9243: Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted