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House Resolution Honoring Wildland Firefighters

Original title: Honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of America's wildland firefighting efforts.

Last action · July 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Sponsors: Jeff Hurd and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution formally recognizes the service and sacrifice of wildland firefighters, specifically naming Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, and Nicholas Dale.

Why it matters

This resolution serves as an official congressional acknowledgment of the risks faced by wildland firefighters, though it does not provide new funding or change existing labor laws for these personnel.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Wildland firefighters

The resolution formally recognizes their service and professional contributions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide financial support to firefighters?
No, this is a commemorative resolution and does not contain provisions for funding or policy changes.
What is the current status of this resolution?
It has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jul 22, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Jul 22, 2026House
    Submitted in House

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Connected Entities

Nick Hutcherson, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sydney Watson and 2 more
PersonNick Hutcherson“Named individual honored for service”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Oversight and Government Reform“Committee to which the resolution was referred”Map →
PersonSydney Watson“Named individual honored for service”Map →
PersonEmily Barker“Named individual honored for service”Map →
PersonNicholas Dale“Named individual honored for service”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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