Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3195)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates May 2026 as ``National Wildfire Preparedness Month''. It aims to increase awareness regarding the threat of wildfires and subsequent suppression efforts across various levels of government and community groups. The resolution highlights that wildfire scale and severity have increased, with fire seasons lasting longer. It emphasizes the need for proactive planning, mitigation, and risk reduction. Additionally, the resolution supports educational initiatives and resources to help communities take preventative measures.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on land management and community preparedness to protect people living in high-risk wildfire areas.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution promotes land management practices and vegetation reduction to mitigate wildfire risks.
- Scored +2
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution specifically mentions encouraging preparedness for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Knowledge: The designation of a specific month increases awareness of wildfire threats and knowledge of lifesaving and fire-mitigation practices (Resolution, Section 1 and 2).
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Community Preparedness and Prevention: The resolution supports resources and educational initiatives that help communities at risk take preventative measures, such as home hardening and land management to remove flammable vegetation (Resolution, Section 3).
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Safety During Evacuations: There is a focus on supporting ways to safely and efficiently evacuate both people and their animals (Resolution, Section 3).
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Health Protection: The resolution addresses the need to reduce adverse health impacts caused by smoke and fire exposure (Resolution, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on land management and community preparedness to protect people living in high-risk wildfire areas. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution specifically mentions encouraging preparedness for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the prevention of large-scale damage that can affect various populated regions.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution promotes land management practices and vegetation reduction to mitigate wildfire risks. Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution emphasizes community planning and land management to protect inhabited areas from wildfire.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports initiatives to reduce adverse health impacts from smoke and fire exposure.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution aims to reduce the massive economic costs and damage caused by wildfires. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution encourages preparedness at the Tribal level, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.
- 6/24/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3195)
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2419)
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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