Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 allows the President to declare a smoke emergency and provides assistance to affected areas.

The Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency in any state experiencing or anticipating a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke. Governors or appropriate state agencies can request such a declaration. The President, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal agencies, can then provide assistance to affected states and local communities, including grants, equipment, supplies, and resources for smoke shelters, air purifiers, and additional air monitoring sites.

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 allows the President to declare a smoke emergency and provides assistance to affected areas.

The Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 authorizes the President to declare a smoke emergency in any state experiencing or anticipating a significant decrease in air quality due to wildland fire smoke. Governors or appropriate state agencies can request such a declaration. The President, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal agencies, can then provide assistance to affected states and local communities, including grants, equipment, supplies, and resources for smoke shelters, air purifiers, and additional air monitoring sites.