Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026
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.
Summary
The bill authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency when wildland fire smoke sharply reduces air quality. It enables FEMA and other federal agencies to supply shelters, air purifiers, monitoring equipment, and allows the SBA to grant money to small businesses that lose revenue. The aim is to help states and localities protect public health during severe smoke events.
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