Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 9827, the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026, would amend the Clean Air Act's definition of "renewable biomass." This change would allow certain materials generated from forest and wood product manufacturing, such as wood residuals and sawdust, to be included. Additionally, it would expand the types of trees, shrubs, slash, and storm debris considered renewable biomass if sourced from certified sustainable non-federal lands, specific national forest or public lands with certain certifications, or lands owned by or held in trust for Indian tribes. Vegetation cleared from near structures or infrastructure, and material from wildfire risk reduction activities in wildland-urban interfaces, would also be included.
The bill specifically affects how materials can qualify for the renewable fuel standard. Landowners and federal officials like the Secretary of Agriculture or Interior could issue certifications for materials to meet these new definitions. The bill is currently in the House of Representatives, having been introduced on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9827 do?
- H.R. 9827, the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026, would amend the Clean Air Act's definition of "renewable biomass." This change would allow certain materials generated from forest and wood product manufacturing, such as wood residuals and sawdust, to be included. Additionally, it would expand the types of trees, shrubs, slash, and storm debris considered renewable biomass if sourced from certified sustainable non-federal lands, specific national forest or public lands with certain certifications, or lands owned by or held in trust for Indian tribes. Vegetation cleared from near structures or infrastructure, and material from wildfire risk reduction activities in wildland-urban interfaces, would also be included. The bill specifically affects how materials can qualify for the renewable fuel standard. Landowners and federal officials like the Secretary of Agriculture or Interior could issue certifications for materials to meet these new definitions. The bill is currently in the House of Representatives, having been introduced on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Has H.R. 9827 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9827. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9827?
- H.R. 9827 was sponsored by Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR), with 33 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9827?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (22 Jul 2026).
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