FIRE Act

Summary

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. 

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Timeline

1. 3 December 2025

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

   Source: Committee

2. 3 December 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 December 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 December 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 10 December 2025

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.

   Source: Committee

6. 10 December 2025

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

   Source: Committee

7. 21 January 2026

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.

   Source: Committee

8. 21 January 2026

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

   Source: Committee

9. 9 April 2026

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.

   Source: Calendars

10. 9 April 2026

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.

    Source: Committee

11. 9 April 2026

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.

    Source: Committee

12. 15 April 2026

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

13. 21 April 2026

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

14. 21 April 2026

    Floor

    Ms. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3019)

    Source: Floor

15. 21 April 2026

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

16. 21 April 2026

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

17. 21 April 2026

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H3013-3019; text: CR H3013)

    Source: Floor

18. 22 April 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

19. 22 April 2026

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR 4/21/2026 H3013)

    Source: Floor

20. 22 April 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR 4/21/2026 H3013)

    Source: Floor

21. 22 April 2026

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 214 (Roll no. 135).

    Source: Floor

22. 22 April 2026

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3064-3065)

    Source: Floor

23. 27 April 2026

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing
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Related records

• related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.