John Hoeven (R-ND)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the Senate's sense regarding the negative effects of recent Canadian wildfires on the United States. It highlights how smoke from these fires has impacted the safety, health, and well-being of American residents. The resolution calls on the Government of Canada to take responsibility for these cross-border impacts. Specifically, it asks Canada to increase efforts to put out the fires and prevent them from happening again. Finally, it urges President Donald Trump to discuss these matters with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution promotes forest management practices that protect rural communities from the impact of catastrophic wildfires.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution emphasizes responsible forest management and stewardship to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution calls for increased cooperation and collaboration between the United States and Canada regarding wildfire management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Public Health and Safety: The resolution recognizes that smoke from Canadian wildfires has adversely affected the safety, health, and well-being of United States residents. By calling for increased efforts to extinguish fires and prevent their recurrence, the resolution aims to protect the American people from these impacts. (Section 1 and 2)
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Enhanced Fire Prevention and Management: The text notes that responsible forest management, such as hazardous fuels reduction, timber harvesting, and grazing, can help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires. Encouraging these practices and better forest stewardship could lead to fewer future fire disasters. (Whereas clauses)
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Increased International Cooperation: The resolution suggests that cooperation between the United States and Canada on wildfire response, prevention, and long-term forest health is in the mutual interest of both countries. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within 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 promotes forest management practices that protect rural communities from the impact of catastrophic wildfires. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reducing wildfire smoke impacts the health and well-being of all residents, including those in low-income households. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Mitigating wildfire smoke improves the safety and health of residents across the country, including in urban areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution emphasizes responsible forest management and stewardship to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution calls for increased cooperation and collaboration between the United States and Canada regarding wildfire management.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution seeks to mitigate the health risks posed by wildfire smoke to American residents.
- 7/22/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)