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Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

10/3/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 2856

The bill, designated as S.2856 in the 119th Congress and titled "A bill to authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes," aims to provide transitional sheltering assistance to individuals residing in regions affected by poor air quality due to wildfires.

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Current Status of Bill S 2856

Bill S 2856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2025. Bill S 2856 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2025.  Bill S 2856's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2856

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2856

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2856

A bill to authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.
A bill to authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2856

Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
OregonDemocrat

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