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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)
What this bill does
S.Res. 811 is a resolution introduced in the Senate that expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the effects of recent Canadian wildfires on the United States. Specifically, it acknowledges the negative impacts of smoke from these fires on the health and well-being of Americans. The resolution calls on the Canadian government to increase efforts to extinguish the fires and prevent them from happening again.
This resolution would affect the United States by formally recognizing the harm caused by the wildfires and by urging the President to discuss the issue with Canada's Prime Minister. It also highlights the importance of cooperation between the two countries on wildfire response and prevention.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, by Senator John Hoeven. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a resolution expressing the "sense of the Senate," it does not have the force of law but rather conveys the opinion of the Senate. The next step would be for the committee to consider the resolution, after which it could be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 811 do?
- S.Res. 811 is a resolution introduced in the Senate that expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the effects of recent Canadian wildfires on the United States. Specifically, it acknowledges the negative impacts of smoke from these fires on the health and well-being of Americans. The resolution calls on the Canadian government to increase efforts to extinguish the fires and prevent them from happening again. This resolution would affect the United States by formally recognizing the harm caused by the wildfires and by urging the President to discuss the issue with Canada's Prime Minister. It also highlights the importance of cooperation between the two countries on wildfire response and prevention. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, by Senator John Hoeven. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a resolution expressing the "sense of the Senate," it does not have the force of law but rather conveys the opinion of the Senate. The next step would be for the committee to consider the resolution, after which it could be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
- Has S.Res. 811 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 811. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 811?
- S.Res. 811 was sponsored by Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 811?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4233) (22 Jul 2026).
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