H.R. 9783

CANADA FIRE Act

Sponsor: John James · 0 cosponsors

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Sec. 12. Waiver

The President may waive the application of a sanction under section 6, 7, or 8 with respect to a person or transaction if the President—

(1) determines that the waiver—

(A) is vital to the national security interests of the United States;

(B) is necessary to address a humanitarian emergency;

(C) will materially advance cooperation by Canada in preventing or mitigating transboundary wildfire smoke; and

(D) is necessary to protect public health or safety in the United States; and

(2) submits to the appropriate congressional committees the notice described in subsection (b).