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U.S. House of Representatives introduces CANADA FIRE Act for committee review

Original title: CANADA FIRE Act

Last action · July 20, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sponsor: John James

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What This Bill Would Do

The CANADA FIRE Act was introduced to establish federal frameworks for wildfire-related cooperation between the United States and Canada. The bill is currently under review by six House committees, including Foreign Affairs and Judiciary.

Why it matters

This legislation initiates the formal review process for cross-border wildfire emergency coordination protocols between U.S. agencies and Canada.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Financial Services

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Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CANADA FIRE Act do?
The provided document only confirms the bill's introduction and its referral to various House committees; the specific policy changes are not detailed in this summary.
Which committees are reviewing this bill?
The bill is being reviewed by the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce.

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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 20, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  2. Jul 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Multi-committee referral

The bill was referred to six different committees, indicating that the legislation likely contains complex provisions spanning foreign policy, finance, energy, and legal oversight.

Connected Entities

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, House Energy and Commerce Committee and 3 more
OrganizationHouse Oversight and Government Reform Committee“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Ways and Means Committee“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Energy and Commerce Committee“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Foreign Affairs Committee“Primary committee of referral.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Financial Services Committee“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →

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www.congress.gov

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