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HR10109FEDERALin_committee

HR bill prohibits federal agencies from awarding wildfire event contracts to companies with specific prior violations

Original title: Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act

August 17, 2026

wildfire government contracts federal procurement emergency management

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Aug 17, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the eligibility criteria for private companies seeking federal wildfire contracts, potentially excluding firms with past compliance issues from participating in emergency response efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal agencies

These agencies must comply with new restrictions when awarding contracts for wildfire-related services.

Wildfire event contractors

Companies seeking federal contracts for wildfire events may be disqualified based on their past compliance history.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Prohibition Act restricts federal agencies from entering into contracts related to wildfire events with entities that have committed certain legal or regulatory violations. This measure aims to establish stricter eligibility standards for contractors involved in federal wildfire response and management.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act do?

It prohibits federal agencies from awarding contracts related to wildfire events to companies that have committed specific prior violations.

What is the current status of this bill?

As of August 17, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture and the Judiciary.

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Discoveries

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Increased Contractor Accountability

The bill represents a move toward stricter oversight of private entities involved in federal emergency response operations.

Federal agencies Wildfire event contractors

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Agriculture“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

otherCommodity Exchange Act“The federal law being amended by this bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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