Stories / Issue · Sep 16 – Oct 2, 2026

Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act

The Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act, which streamlines prescribed fire use to reduce wildfire risk. The bill, led by Senator Padilla, eases regulations on controlled burns to prevent catastrophic wildfires and their emissions. Members from Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, and California announced support for the legislation.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 6, 2026

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7Members · 4 D · 3 R
9Actions · 7 D · 2 R
6States & territories · AZ · OR · CA · CO lead
3Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofSep 3Wk ofSep 104Wk ofSep 171Wk ofSep 243Wk ofOct 11Total
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 1
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 8

Where they stand

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What each party did · Democrats 7 · Republicans 2

  • 0Praised1
  • 7Filed or pushed bills1

Most active

  1. DGallego AZ2
  2. DKelly AZ2
  3. DMerkley OR2
  4. DPadilla CA2
  5. REvans CO1
  6. RCurtis UT1
  7. RCapito WV1

By state

  • AZ4
  • OR2
  • CA2
  • CO1
  • UT1
  • WV1

Every action

9 actions · 11 releases
  1. Oct 2, 2026
  2. Sep 30, 2026
    • Bill

      DMerkley OR

      Senate unanimously passed bipartisan bill streamlining prescribed fire use to prevent wildfire emissions.

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    • Praise

      REvans CO

      Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act with prescribed fire reforms.

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  3. Sep 29, 2026
    • Bill

      DPadilla CA

      Senate unanimously passed Padilla's bill to increase prescribed fire use and prevent catastrophic wildfires.

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  4. Sep 21, 2026
  5. Sep 16, 2026

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