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Wildfire Smoke Impact Research on Wine Grapes

This act requires the Agricultural Research Service to conduct studies on how wildfire smoke affects wine grapes. The goal is to understand smoke taint and develop ways to protect crops. This could help winemakers safeguard their harvests and ensure wine quality, indirectly benefiting consumers through better wine availability and taste.
Key points
Conducting research to identify compounds causing smoke taint in grapes and wine.
Developing fast and inexpensive methods for testing smoke-exposed grapes and wines.
Creating risk assessment tools and mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint.
Studying compounds that can act as a barrier between grapes and smoke.
Coordinating research with land-grant universities in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Authorizing $6.5 million annually for these studies from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1042
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2025-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Smoke Exposure Research Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Conducting research to identify compounds causing smoke taint in grapes and wine.
  • Developing fast and inexpensive methods for testing smoke-exposed grapes and wines.
  • Creating risk assessment tools and mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint.
  • Studying compounds that can act as a barrier between grapes and smoke.
  • Coordinating research with land-grant universities in California, Oregon, and Washington.
  • Authorizing $6.5 million annually for these studies from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

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 2025-12-23.

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

Agriculture Environment