Bill · S.Res. 577· Senate(119-SRES-577)
A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.
- Introduced
- 1/8/2026
- Last activity
- 1/8/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S117-118)
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution observes the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires. The fires were driven by extreme Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, resulting in significant loss of life and property. The resolution notes that the fires burned nearly 60,000 acres and displaced many residents. It highlights the mobilization of numerous emergency personnel and volunteers from various locations. Finally, the Senate aims to honor the deceased, recognize first responders, and affirm a commitment to the rebuilding process.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution affirms a commitment to help communities rebuild after significant property destruction.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The resolution affirms a commitment to help communities rebuild after significant property destruction.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the mobilization of firefighters from 12 Tribal nations to assist in the response.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring the Deceased: The resolution honors and remembers those who lost their lives in the wildfires (Section 1).
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Recognizing First Responders: The Senate recognizes and commin-ds the bravery and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives (Section 2).
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Support for Rebuilding: The resolution affirms a commitment to helping Southern California communities continue to rebuild (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 1/8/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S117-118)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Alex PadillaDemocrat · California