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Senate Designates May 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month

Original title: NATIONAL WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The U.S. Senate has officially passed a resolution designating May 2026 as 'National Wildfire Preparedness Month.' This action formally recognizes the importance of wildfire safety and readiness efforts across the country.

Why it matters

This resolution establishes a national awareness designation for May 2026, which serves to focus public attention and government resources on wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness.

Who It Affects

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General Public

The resolution creates a national awareness month intended to encourage wildfire preparedness activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It officially designates May 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month.
Did the Senate vote on this?
The resolution was agreed to by , meaning no formal roll call vote was required.

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Retrospective Designation

The resolution designates a month (May 2026) that had already passed by the time the resolution was considered in late June 2026.

Connected Entities

Government Publishing Office, Committee on the Judiciary, John Thune
OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that hosts the Congressional Record.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee discharged from further consideration of the resolution.”Map →
PersonJohn Thune“U.S. Senator who requested the Senate proceed to the resolution.”Map →

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