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LEGISLATION/H.R. 6387

FIRE Act

119-HR-6387119th CongressIntroduced Dec 3, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsor

Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8](R-CO-8)
3 cosponsors

Summary

Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act or the FIRE Act

This bill modifies the definition of exceptional events under the Clean Air Act and requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its regulations regarding exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk.

Generally, the EPA must exclude data from use in determinations of exceedances and violations of national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) if a state demonstrates that an exceptional event caused a specific air pollution concentration.

The bill provides that events caused by human activity that are intended to mirror the occurrence or reoccurrence of a natural event are exceptional events. Additionally, the bill no longer excludes from consideration as an exceptional event (1) meteorological events involving high temperatures or a lack of precipitation, or (2) stagnation of air masses that does not ordinarily occur.

The bill requires the EPA to revise regulations regarding the reviewing and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by actions to mitigate wildfire risk.

The bill also requires the EPA to conduct regional modeling and analysis when multiple states submit petitions regarding the same exceptional event or action to mitigate wildfire risk. 

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesState and local government operations

Actions (25)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 27, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2026House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR 4/21/2026 H3013)
Apr 22, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136).
Apr 22, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 214 (Roll no. 135).
Apr 22, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3064-3065)
Apr 22, 2026House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6387, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dexter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
Ms. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3019)
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H3013-3019; text: CR H3013)
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.
Apr 9, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 3, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025Library of Congress
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