A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States.
Sponsored By: Senator Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Passed Senate
Summary
Honors the lives and service of wildland firefighters who died protecting communities during the intense 2026 wildfire season. It commemorates Emily Barker, Sydney Watson, Nicholas Hutcherson, Nathan Matthews, and pilot Nicholas Dale, expresses sympathy to their families and injured colleagues, thanks aviation crews, emergency responders, dispatchers, and support personnel, and urges Americans to honor their courage while stressing the need for continued forest stewardship and support for frontline firefighting teams.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 8/7/2026
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 8/7/2026
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 8/7/2026
Roll Call Votes
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