Stories / Disaster Response / Event · Aug 2 – Sep 29, 2026

Eastern Washington Wildfires Recovery

Washington's congressional delegation is requesting a federal Major Disaster Declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires. Senators Murray and Cantwell and Representatives Schrier and DelBene joined the request, along with Republican Representative Baumgartner. The declaration would enable federal recovery assistance for affected areas.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 7, 2026

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8Members · 7 D · 1 R

15Actions · 13 D · 2 R

2States & territories · WA · OR

0Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action

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Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions														5
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials														2
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits														4
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed														3
Other														1

Where they stand

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What each party did · Democrats 13 · Republicans 2

4Requested action1
2Sent letters0
4Visits and events0
3Filed or pushed bills0
0Other1

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By state

WA16
OR4

Every action

15 actions · 20 releases

Sep 29, 2026
- Request
  DCantwell WA
  
  Joined delegation letter urging President approve disaster declaration for Washington wildfires.
  
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- Request
  RBaumgartner WA
  
  Requested federal Major Disaster Declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires.
  
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Sep 28, 2026
- Letter
  DMurray WA
  
  Led Washington delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for wildfire recovery.
  
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- Request
  DSchrier WA, DDelBene WA
  
  Joined Washington delegation requesting major disaster declaration for wildfire recovery assistance.
  
  Release (2 members) ↗
Sep 11, 2026
- Letter
  DWyden OR
  
  Called out Trump administration failures to prepare for and respond to 2026 wildfire season.
  
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Aug 27, 2026
- Visit
  DMurray WA
  
  Visited Spokane to meet with first responders and wildfire-impacted families about recovery efforts.
  
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Aug 18, 2026
- Bill
  DSalinas OR
  
  Introduced bipartisan bill to create first federal grant program for mental health support for firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers.
  
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Aug 12, 2026
- Visit
  DCantwell WA
  
  Joined Interior Secretary briefing on Spokane fire response and recovery efforts.
  
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Aug 7, 2026
- Bill
  DWyden OR
  
  Passed legislation delivering tax relief to wildfire victims in federally declared disasters.
  
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Aug 6, 2026
- Bill
  DWyden OR
  
  Sought passage of bill providing tax relief to wildfire victims losing homes.
  
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- Statement
  RBaumgartner WA
  
  Provided wildfire preparedness and safety resources for Eastern Washington constituents.
  
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Aug 4, 2026
- Visit
  DMurray WA
  
  Vowed to secure federal resources for Spokane and Eastern Washington wildfire recovery.
  
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Aug 3, 2026
- Request
  DMurray WA, DCantwell WA, DSchrier WA, DLarsen WA, DDelBene WA
  
  Led Washington delegation requesting expedited emergency declaration for Spokane wildfires.
  
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- Request
  DMurray WA
  
  Urged Trump to approve emergency declaration for Spokane wildfires.
  
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Aug 2, 2026
- Visit
  DCantwell WA
  
  Discussed federal resources helping Spokane fight fires at media briefing.
  
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