What does Preamble of Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To authorize the President to declare a smoke emergency, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026.

What does ASSISTANCE FOR SMOKE EMERGENCY DECLARATION. of Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 do?

The President may declare a smoke emergency in a State with significant air quality decrease due to wildland fire smoke. A Governor or agency may request a smoke emergency declaration. The President may provide assistance, including grants and equipment, to affected States and communities. The Small Business Administration may provide grants to small businesses that lose revenue due to wildland fire smoke. Appropriations are authorized to carry out this Act.

What does BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR SMOKE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. of Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 It adds a new provision for smoke emergency assistance The provision designates appropriations for smoke emergency assistance in discretionary accounts

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Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Josh Harder (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency in states experiencing significant air quality decline due to wildland fire smoke.
The bill allows the President to provide grants, equipment, and other assistance to affected states and communities during a declared smoke emergency.
It amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to include appropriations for smoke emergency assistance.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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