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FIRE Act

Introduced: December 3, 2025 Introduced by: Evans, Gabe Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR 4/21/2026 H3013)
Apr 22, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136).
Apr 22, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 214 (Roll no. 135).
Apr 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3064-3065)
Apr 21, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6387, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dexter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 21, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 21, 2026
Ms. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3019)
Apr 21, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 21, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.
Apr 21, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Apr 21, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H3013-3019; text: CR H3013)
Apr 15, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 22, 2026 House · vote #136 On Passage Passed 220–198 See who voted →
Apr 22, 2026 House · vote #135 On Motion to Recommit Failed 206–214 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act or the FIRE Act

This bill modifies the definition of exceptional events under the Clean Air Act and requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its regulations regarding exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk.

Generally, the EPA must exclude data from use in determinations of exceedances and violations of national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) if a state demonstrates that an exceptional event caused a specific air pollution concentration.

The bill provides that events caused by human activity that are intended to mirror the occurrence or reoccurrence of a natural event are exceptional events. Additionally, the bill no longer excludes from consideration as an exceptional event (1) meteorological events involving high temperatures or a lack of precipitation, or (2) stagnation of air masses that does not ordinarily occur.

The bill requires the EPA to revise regulations regarding the reviewing and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by actions to mitigate wildfire risk.

The bill also requires the EPA to conduct regional modeling and analysis when multiple states submit petitions regarding the same exceptional event or action to mitigate wildfire risk. 

What's happening now April 27, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2