Declare wildfire smoke a national emergency to improve public health responses and federal funding.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026?
The Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 remains in committee as of June 9, 2026. Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure must act next to move the bill forward. Most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote, and this proposal follows that common pattern.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 (H.R. 9243 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5329 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5329 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2387 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2387 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Josh Harder (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.