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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.

USA119th CongressSRES-811| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution acknowledges the significant adverse impact that smoke from recent Canadian wildfires has had on the United States, specifically affecting the safety, health, and well-being of American citizens. It highlights the importance of responsible forest management, including hazardous fuels reduction, and emphasizes cooperation between both countries for effective wildfire response and prevention. The resolution explicitly calls upon the Government of Canada to take responsibility for these cross-border impacts by immediately increasing efforts to extinguish existing fires and implementing measures to prevent their recurrence. It also urges President Donald Trump to engage in further discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the critical importance of extinguishing these fires and preventing their future occurrence, underscoring the mutual interest in long-term forest health and stewardship.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)
  • July 22, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.

USA119th CongressSRES-811| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This Senate resolution acknowledges the significant adverse impact that smoke from recent Canadian wildfires has had on the United States, specifically affecting the safety, health, and well-being of American citizens. It highlights the importance of responsible forest management, including hazardous fuels reduction, and emphasizes cooperation between both countries for effective wildfire response and prevention. The resolution explicitly calls upon the Government of Canada to take responsibility for these cross-border impacts by immediately increasing efforts to extinguish existing fires and implementing measures to prevent their recurrence. It also urges President Donald Trump to engage in further discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the critical importance of extinguishing these fires and preventing their future occurrence, underscoring the mutual interest in long-term forest health and stewardship.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)
  • July 22, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted