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S. 5045 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection

Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026

Establish measures to reduce emissions from wildfires across the United States. AI-read

Passed a chamber Introduced Jul 21, 2026 Latest action Sep 29, 2026

What it does

The Congressional Research Service hasn’t published a summary of this bill yet. Summaries usually follow within a few weeks of introduction.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

What members said about it

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026 · Capito R-WV

    EPW Committee Advances Legislation and Resolutions at Business Meeting

    Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led abusiness meeting where the EPW Committee approved committee legislation and resolutions.

    “I look forward to continuing to work with Ranking Member Whitehouse to ensure that GSA prospectuses receive timely approval, while also maintaining the Committee’s important oversight responsibilities to ensure the best use of taxpayer funds.”

Latest action

Sep 29, 2026 · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5148-5150; text: CR S5149-5150)