Introduced
May 20, 2026
Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Obernolte, and Mr. Valadao) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
RESOLUTION
Designating May 2026 as “National Wildfire Preparedness Month”.
- (1) expresses support for the designation of “National Wildfire Preparedness Month”;
- (2) encourages increased awareness of, and preparedness for, the threat of wildfires and subsequent suppression efforts at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal levels of government, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, and by nongovernmental organizations and communities; and
- (3) supports resources and educational initiatives that communicate how communities at risk of exposure to wildfire hazards can take preventative measures, including, home hardening, land management practices that reduce or remove highly flammable grasses and shrubs, instituting or enhancing early warning systems, reducing unplanned human ignitions, reducing adverse health impacts from smoke and fire exposure, and safely and efficiently evacuating people and their animals.