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Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5329| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2023
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency and provide emergency assistance to affected communities under specified circumstances. Specifically, the President, upon determining that there is, or anticipating that there will be, a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke in one or more states, may declare a smoke emergency. The governor or other agency of a state that is or will be affected may request such a declaration. If the President declares a smoke emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies may provide emergency assistance to states and local communities that are or will be affected by the emergency, including grants, equipment, supplies, and personnel and resources for establishing smoke shelters, air purifiers, and additional air monitoring sites. The Small Business Administration may provide grants to any small business concern that loses a significant amount of revenue due to wildland fire smoke in an area in which the President has declared a smoke emergency.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2387
Introduced in Senate
Sep 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 1, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2387
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 1, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 118-2387: Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023
Air qualityAppropriationsDisaster relief and insuranceFiresForests, forestry, treesLighting, heating, coolingSmall businessState and local government operations

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5329| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2023
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency and provide emergency assistance to affected communities under specified circumstances. Specifically, the President, upon determining that there is, or anticipating that there will be, a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke in one or more states, may declare a smoke emergency. The governor or other agency of a state that is or will be affected may request such a declaration. If the President declares a smoke emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies may provide emergency assistance to states and local communities that are or will be affected by the emergency, including grants, equipment, supplies, and personnel and resources for establishing smoke shelters, air purifiers, and additional air monitoring sites. The Small Business Administration may provide grants to any small business concern that loses a significant amount of revenue due to wildland fire smoke in an area in which the President has declared a smoke emergency.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2387
Introduced in Senate
Sep 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 1, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2387
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 1, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Budget Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 118-2387: Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAppropriationsDisaster relief and insuranceFiresForests, forestry, treesLighting, heating, coolingSmall businessState and local government operations