Stories / Issue · Aug 24 – 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

7Members · 4 D · 3 R
10Actions · 8 D · 2 R
6States & territories · AZ · OR · CA · CO lead
3Bills named

How the conversation moved

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PraisedCredit for a decision or person 1
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 9

Where they stand

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What each party did · Democrats 8 · Republicans 2

  • 0Praised1
  • 8Filed or pushed bills1

By state

  • AZ4
  • OR3
  • CA2
  • CO1
  • UT1
  • WV1

Every action

10 actions · 12 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
  6. Aug 24, 2026

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