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.
Legislative Journey
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR 4/21/2026 H3013)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 136).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 214 (Roll no. 135).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3064-3065)
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.
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
HouseMs. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3019)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.
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.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H3013-3019; text: CR H3013)
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.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-595.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House