S.1042

Smoke Exposure Research Act mandates research on wildfire smoke's impact on wine grapes.

The Smoke Exposure Research Act requires the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research on wildfire smoke's effect on wine grapes. This includes identifying compounds causing smoke taint, establishing testing methodologies, creating a database of natural smoke taint levels, developing risk assessment tools, and studying protective compounds. The research will be done in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities in California, Oregon, and Washington. Funding is authorized at $6.5 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.