WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:
Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act makes it easier for states and communities to use prescribed fires to reduce wildfire risk
This week, the Senate unanimously passed Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego's Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation to make it easier for states and communities to use prescribed fires to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to reduce hazardous fuels before they contribute to larger and more destructive wildfires. However, current federal air quality rules can make it harder for...