# 119-sres-811: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.

119-sres-811, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND); status introduced (as of 2026-08-02).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-811
- As of: 2026-08-02
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-811
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-02

## Summary

**Calls on Canada to address cross‑border wildfire impacts by extinguishing fires and preventing recurrence.** This resolution would recognize that smoke from recent Canadian wildfires has harmed the safety, health, and well‑being of U.S. residents and would urge the President to raise the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney. - Families and residents: Notes that smoke from the fires has adversely affected the safety, health, and well‑being of people in the United States. - Firefighters and responders: Acknowledges the service and sacrifice of thousands of firefighters and emergency responders who combat wildfires under dangerous conditions. - U.S.–Canada cooperation: Calls for increased cooperation on wildfire response and prevention and highlights tools like hazardous fuels reduction, timber harvesting, grazing, and other forest restoration practices to reduce catastrophic fires.

## Related bills

- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-2256: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4040: Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026
- 119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-811 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/811)

## Related
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-2256: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agenc…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2256)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4040: Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4040)
- [119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3257)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-811 (as of 2026-08-02).