What is the current status of S 5045?

S 5045 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored S 5045?

S 5045 was sponsored by John Curtis (R), Sen.

Improves Air Quality Monitoring for Prescribed Fires

IntroducedJuly 21, 2026

Passed Senate1 month ago

Intro

Senate

House

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Environmental ProtectionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)FiresForests, forestry, treesIntergovernmental relations

Why This Matters

This bill changes how air quality monitoring handles prescribed fires and establishes a program for communities to manage wildfire smoke hazards.

If you live in an area prone to wildfires, this bill helps your community manage smoke hazards more effectively.

Who this affects

Local communities · State air quality agencies · Indian tribes

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill defines 'prescribed fire' and includes cultural burning by Indian tribes as an exceptional event.
2It requires the Environmental Protection Agency to revise regulations to make it easier for states to demonstrate exceptional events.
3The bill establishes a program for grants to help communities manage wildfire smoke hazards.

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Last changed 28 days ago · checked hourly

Improves Air Quality Monitoring for Prescribed Fires

IntroducedJuly 21, 2026

Passed Senate1 month ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Environmental ProtectionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)FiresForests, forestry, treesIntergovernmental relations

Why This Matters

This bill changes how air quality monitoring handles prescribed fires and establishes a program for communities to manage wildfire smoke hazards.

If you live in an area prone to wildfires, this bill helps your community manage smoke hazards more effectively.

Who this affects

Local communities · State air quality agencies · Indian tribes

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill defines 'prescribed fire' and includes cultural burning by Indian tribes as an exceptional event.
2It requires the Environmental Protection Agency to revise regulations to make it easier for states to demonstrate exceptional events.
3The bill establishes a program for grants to help communities manage wildfire smoke hazards.

Read full document

Last changed 28 days ago · checked hourly