Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act
- Introduced Dec 3
- Committee Dec 3
- Passed House Apr 22
- Passed Senate Next
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Summary
Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act or the FIRE Act
Full summary5 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Apr 9, 2026
- Reported to HouseApr 9, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Apr 27, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 22, 2026
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR 4/21/2026 H3013)Apr 22, 2026
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 214 (Roll no. 135).Apr 22, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3064-3065)Apr 22, 2026
- HousePOSTPONED 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
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseMs. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3019)Apr 21, 2026
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseRule 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
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H3013-3019; text: CR H3013)Apr 21, 2026
All actions22
- HouseRules 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 15, 2026
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.Apr 9, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.Apr 9, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJan 21, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.Jan 21, 2026
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldDec 10, 2025
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.Dec 10, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseDec 3, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Dec 3, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.Dec 3, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateApr 27, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 22, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseApr 9, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseDec 3, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeReferred To Apr 27, 2026
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Apr 9, 2026Markup By, Jan 21, 2026Referred To, Dec 3, 2025
- Subcommittee: Environment SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Sponsor, Dec 3, 2025
- Adam Gray (D-CA-13)Joined Dec 9, 2025
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ-9)Joined Dec 9, 2025
- Jeff Crank (R-CO-5)Joined Feb 4, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- H. Rept. 119-595Committee report
Titles3
- Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- FIRE ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- 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.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects10
Related bills1
- H.Res. 1174 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related 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.
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.