Designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would designate May 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month and promote stronger community readiness for wildfire risks. It would urge federal, State, local, and Tribal leaders, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, along with nongovernmental groups and local communities to boost awareness and support practical steps like home hardening, removing highly flammable grasses and shrubs, improving early warning systems, reducing unplanned human ignitions, limiting smoke-related health harms, and planning safe evacuations for people and animals.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
CA • R
Sponsored 5/20/2026
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
CA • R
Sponsored 5/20/2026
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