United States
S. 5045
Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
The bill would amend federal clean air regulations to change how air quality is monitored and reported during prescribed fires—controlled burns used to reduce wildfire risk. It aims to prevent emissions from these preventive fire management practices from being counted against air quality standards in the same way as other pollution sources.[AI-Generated]
Reported by committee 16 September 2026
Record as of 16 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 16 September 2026 Reported by committee
What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)
- 16 September 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
1 more action
- 16 September 2026 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 21 July 2026 Referred to committee
- 21 July 2026 Introduced in Senate
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