HR 6387 119th Congress

FIRE Act

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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.

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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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2026-04-21T00:00:00

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

2026-04-21T00:00:00

Ms. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-21T00:00:00

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2026-04-21T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.

2026-04-21T00:00:00

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.

2026-04-21T00:00:00

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.

2026-04-15T00:00:00

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.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

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

2026-04-09T00:00:00

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

2026-01-21T00:00:00

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

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2025-12-10T00:00:00

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

2025-12-10T00:00:00

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2025-12-03T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

2025-12-03T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-12-03T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-12-03T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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