Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
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Summary
Wildfire Preparedness Week would focus national attention on wildfire awareness, prevention, and evacuation. The resolution would designate May 3–9, 2026 for the observance and would back educational initiatives, early warning systems, steps to reduce human ignitions, and evacuation planning for people and their animals.
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- Families and pet owners would receive clearer public education on evacuation planning and animal safety, plus guidance on reducing human-caused ignitions.
- Firefighters would see increased attention to the health risks they face, including cancer and respiratory disease from smoke and hazardous chemicals.
- Communities and local planners would be encouraged to expand prevention, forest management, and early warning efforts, noting 2025's 77,850 wildfires that burned about 5.1 million acres.
- The resolution would also express a commitment to work toward financial support for communities during and after catastrophic firestorms.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Aguilar
CA • D
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Barragan
CA • D
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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
CA • D
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Bonamici
OR • D
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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
CA • D
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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
CA • D
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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
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Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
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Cisneros
CA • D
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Costa
CA • D
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Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
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Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
CA • D
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Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
CA • D
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Khanna
CA • D
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Levin
CA • D
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Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
CA • D
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Mullin
CA • D
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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
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Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
CA • D
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Peters
CA • D
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Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
CO • D
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Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
OR • D
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Simon
CA • D
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Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
CA • D
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Thompson (CA)
CA • D
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Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
HI • D
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Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]
CA • D
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Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
CA • D
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Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]
CA • D
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