Bill · S.Res. 844· Senate(119-SRES-844)
A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States.
- Introduced
- 8/7/2026
- Last activity
- 8/7/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- 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 honors the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those serving on the front lines of wildland firefighting. It notes that the 2026 wildfire season has placed extraordinary demands on various personnel across the Western United States. The text details specific fatalities and injuries occurring during responses to the Knowles, Gore, and Snyder Fires, as well as the Gold Mountain Fire. The Senate aims to recognize the courage of these individuals who responded to dangerous assignments. Finally, the resolution expresses gratitude to the various personnel who protect communities and natural resources.
Yes
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+2
The resolution calls for continued support for personnel responding to catastrophic wildfires.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The resolution acknowledges the vital role of wildland firefighters who protect rural communities and natural resources.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The text emphasizes the need for responsible stewardship of forests and public lands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Sacrifice: The resolution honors the lives, service, and ultimate sacrifice of specific fallen firefighters, including Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, and Nicholas Dale (Section 1).
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Support for Families and Injured Personnel: The Senate expresses deepest sympathies to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, while also recognizing the courage and recovery of those injured in the line of duty (Section 2).
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Expression of Gratitude: The resolution expresses the gratitude of the people of the United States to wildland firefighters, aviation crews, emergency responders, dispatchers, and support personnel (Section 3).
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Call for Continued Support: The text recognizes that protecting communities requires continued support for the personnel who put themselves in danger to protect lives, communities, and natural resources (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no provisions within this text that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- 8/7/2026
- 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 S4553; text: CR S4569)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah