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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.
Summary
- Expresses the Senate's recognition of the significant adverse impact that smoke from recent Canadian wildfires has had on the United States and on American health, safety, and well-being
- Calls upon the Government of Canada to take responsibility for cross-border wildfire impacts by immediately increasing efforts to extinguish the fires
- Calls upon the Government of Canada to take measures to prevent the recurrence of wildfires
- Urges President Donald Trump to further discuss with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the importance of extinguishing these fires and preventing their recurrence
- Supports cooperation and collaboration between the United States and Canada on wildfire response, wildfire prevention, and long-term forest health and stewardship
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND)
Actions (2)
- Jul 22, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233) · senate
- Jul 22, 2026 Submitted in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 22, 2026
Mr. Hoeven submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.
Whereas the United States and Canada have a longstanding and close relationship based on shared values and common interests; Whereas the shared border between the United States and Canada should be managed to the benefit of the people residing in both countries; Whereas wildfires can adversely affect people on both sides of the shared border; Whereas the safety, health, and well-being of United States residents is of the highest importance; Whereas smoke from the recent wildfires in Canada has adversely affected the safety, health, and well-being of United States residents; Whereas thousands of firefighters and emergency responders provide service and sacrifice to combat wildfires in order to protect lives and personal property under dangerous conditions; Whereas responsible forest management, including hazardous fuels reduction, timber harvesting, grazing, and other forest restoration practices help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires; and Whereas cooperation and collaboration between the United States and Canada on wildfire response, wildfire prevention, and long-term forest health and stewardship is in the mutual interest of both countries: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) recognizes the significant adverse impact that smoke from the recent Canadian wildfires has had on the United States and the safety, health, and well-being of the American people;
(2) calls upon the Government of Canada to take responsibility for the cross-border impacts of these wildfires, including by immediately increasing efforts to extinguish the fires and prevent their recurrence; and
(3) urges President Donald Trump to further discuss with Prime Minister Mark Carney the importance of extinguishing these fires and preventing their recurrence. <all>
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