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FIRE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5782| House 
| Updated: 10/29/2021
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2021 or the FIRE Act This bill addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires. Specifically, the bill authorizes a public mitigation assistance applicant to relocate an eligible structure upon demonstrating that the structure is at risk from future damage and the relocation reduces the risk to the structure, is cost effective, and does not increase risk to adjacent structures. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the National Weather Service, must conduct a study on Red Flag Warnings and similar weather and notification methods to implement plans and actions prior to a wildfire that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire. The President must ensure that those providing counseling or case management services to victims of a major disaster are trained to address cultural competency. FEMA must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan to address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as the lack of proof of ownership, and (2) seek to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study solutions to address the availability and affordability of insurance for wildfire perils and other related matters. The bill allows Indian tribal governments to apply for grants for equipping, upgrading, and constructing state and local emergency operations centers.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3092
Signed by President.
  • October 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • October 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • December 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3092
    Signed by President.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-3092: FIRE Act
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relations

FIRE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5782| House 
| Updated: 10/29/2021
FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2021 or the FIRE Act This bill addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires. Specifically, the bill authorizes a public mitigation assistance applicant to relocate an eligible structure upon demonstrating that the structure is at risk from future damage and the relocation reduces the risk to the structure, is cost effective, and does not increase risk to adjacent structures. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the National Weather Service, must conduct a study on Red Flag Warnings and similar weather and notification methods to implement plans and actions prior to a wildfire that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire. The President must ensure that those providing counseling or case management services to victims of a major disaster are trained to address cultural competency. FEMA must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan to address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as the lack of proof of ownership, and (2) seek to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study solutions to address the availability and affordability of insurance for wildfire perils and other related matters. The bill allows Indian tribal governments to apply for grants for equipping, upgrading, and constructing state and local emergency operations centers.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3092
Signed by President.
  • October 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • October 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • December 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3092
    Signed by President.
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-3092: FIRE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relations