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Smoke Exposure Research Act
4/3/2025, 1:23 PM
Summary of Bill S 1042
Bill 119 s 1042, also known as the Wildfire Smoke Exposure Research for Wine Grapes Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the impact of wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes. The bill specifically mandates the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research on this issue in order to better understand the effects of wildfire smoke on wine grape production.
The research conducted under this bill will focus on studying the various ways in which wildfire smoke exposure can affect wine grapes, including the potential impact on grape quality and flavor. By gaining a better understanding of these effects, researchers hope to develop strategies to mitigate the negative consequences of wildfire smoke exposure on wine grape production.
In addition to studying the effects of wildfire smoke on wine grapes, the bill also aims to explore potential solutions to help wine grape growers protect their crops from smoke exposure. This could include developing new technologies or practices to minimize the impact of wildfire smoke on grape production. Overall, the Wildfire Smoke Exposure Research for Wine Grapes Act seeks to provide valuable information and resources to the wine grape industry in order to help growers better navigate the challenges posed by wildfire smoke exposure. By conducting research on this issue, the Agricultural Research Service hopes to support the sustainability and success of the wine grape industry in the face of increasing wildfire activity.
The research conducted under this bill will focus on studying the various ways in which wildfire smoke exposure can affect wine grapes, including the potential impact on grape quality and flavor. By gaining a better understanding of these effects, researchers hope to develop strategies to mitigate the negative consequences of wildfire smoke exposure on wine grape production.
In addition to studying the effects of wildfire smoke on wine grapes, the bill also aims to explore potential solutions to help wine grape growers protect their crops from smoke exposure. This could include developing new technologies or practices to minimize the impact of wildfire smoke on grape production. Overall, the Wildfire Smoke Exposure Research for Wine Grapes Act seeks to provide valuable information and resources to the wine grape industry in order to help growers better navigate the challenges posed by wildfire smoke exposure. By conducting research on this issue, the Agricultural Research Service hopes to support the sustainability and success of the wine grape industry in the face of increasing wildfire activity.
Congressional Summary of S 1042
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025
This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to conduct research relating to smoke exposure and wine grapes. This research must be done in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities that are located in California, Oregon, and Washington and have researched the effects of smoke exposure on viticulture and enology operations and practices.
Specifically, ARS must
- conduct research to identify the compounds responsible for smoke taint,
- conduct research to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed wine grapes and smoke-affected wines,
- establish a reliable database of background levels of smoke taint compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes,
- develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint, and
- study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds.
Current Status of Bill S 1042
Bill S 1042 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1042 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025. Bill S 1042's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1745) as of March 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1042
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1042
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1042
A bill to require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes, and for other purposes.
Comments

Francisco Kelly
631
11 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea because wildfires can really mess up wine grapes and that's not cool. Researching how smoke exposure affects them is important so we can keep enjoying our wine. I'm all for it!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1042
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