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Wildfire Smoke Emergency: Federal Aid for States and Businesses

This act allows the President to declare a smoke emergency, enabling federal aid for affected areas. Citizens and small businesses can receive support like shelters, air purifiers, and grants if air quality significantly declines due to wildfire smoke.
Key points
The President can declare a smoke emergency if air quality significantly decreases due to wildfire smoke.
States and local communities can receive federal assistance, including smoke shelters, air purifiers, and equipment.
Small businesses that lose significant revenue due to wildfire smoke may be eligible for grants.
The act ensures that funds for smoke emergency assistance are treated as emergency spending, facilitating their allocation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2419
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2419.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President can declare a smoke emergency if air quality significantly decreases due to wildfire smoke.
  • States and local communities can receive federal assistance, including smoke shelters, air purifiers, and equipment.
  • Small businesses that lose significant revenue due to wildfire smoke may be eligible for grants.
  • The act ensures that funds for smoke emergency assistance are treated as emergency spending, facilitating their allocation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy