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Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-5481| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (5)
Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Wildfire Smoke Relief Act" authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expand its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to address unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires. This program would provide aid to individuals living in areas where the air quality index is unhealthy for at least three consecutive days due to wildfire smoke. The assistance targets those deemed at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness , including vulnerable populations such as low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions. Qualified entities, including State or local governments and public health authorities, would receive FEMA assistance to procure and distribute smoke-inhalation prevention equipment . This equipment includes portable air filtration units, air filters, N95 or P100 respirators, and low-cost items like weather strips or portable air-conditioning units to keep smoke out of homes. If such equipment proves insufficient to mitigate health risks, the program further authorizes providing cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to ensure the safety of affected individuals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8421
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6190
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-481
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2856
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8421
    Wildfire Smoke Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6190
    Wildfire Smoke Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-481
    Wildfire Smoke Relief Act


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2856
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-2856: Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-5481| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
The "Wildfire Smoke Relief Act" authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expand its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to address unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires. This program would provide aid to individuals living in areas where the air quality index is unhealthy for at least three consecutive days due to wildfire smoke. The assistance targets those deemed at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness , including vulnerable populations such as low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions. Qualified entities, including State or local governments and public health authorities, would receive FEMA assistance to procure and distribute smoke-inhalation prevention equipment . This equipment includes portable air filtration units, air filters, N95 or P100 respirators, and low-cost items like weather strips or portable air-conditioning units to keep smoke out of homes. If such equipment proves insufficient to mitigate health risks, the program further authorizes providing cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to ensure the safety of affected individuals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8421
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6190
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-481
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2856
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8421
    Wildfire Smoke Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6190
    Wildfire Smoke Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-481
    Wildfire Smoke Relief Act


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2856
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (5)
Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-2856: Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted