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

This bill is formally titled 'A bill 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?

This section establishes a process for declaring a 'smoke emergency' in a state experiencing a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke. A state's governor or appropriate agency can request the President declare a smoke emergency. If a smoke emergency is declared, the President may provide assistance to affected states and local communities through FEMA and other federal agencies. This assistance may include grants, equipment, supplies, personnel, and resources for smoke shelters, air purifiers, and air monitoring sites. The Small Business Administration Administrator may provide grants to small businesses experiencing significant revenue loss due to the declared smoke emergency. The Act authorizes appropriations to carry out its provisions.

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

This section amends Section 251(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. It adds a provision regarding 'Smoke emergency assistance'. If Congress designates appropriations for 'smoke emergency assistance' in statute, the adjustment for a fiscal year will be the total of those appropriations. The term 'smoke emergency assistance' is defined as assistance provided under a determination under section 2 of the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026. Appropriations considered 'smoke emergency assistance' are not eligible for adjustments under subparagraph (A).

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Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

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

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows the President to declare a 'smoke emergency' in states experiencing significant air quality decline due to wildland fire smoke.
When a smoke emergency is declared, the President can direct FEMA and other agencies to provide assistance, including grants, equipment, and resources for shelters and air quality monitoring.
The bill modifies budget control laws to ensure that appropriations specifically designated for 'smoke emergency assistance' are not subject to certain budget adjustments.

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