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Wildfire Response Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-8516| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2022
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wildfire Response Improvement Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take specified actions to address issues related to wildfire and drought. Specifically, FEMA must issue such regulations as necessary to update the categories of eligibility and timelines for the fire management assistance program under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be the same as such categories and timelines under the Public Assistance Program; issue such regulations as necessary to update the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide to include guidance on the wildfire-specific challenges, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the resulting toxicity of drinking water resources; and conduct a review of the benefit cost analysis criteria for mitigation projects under the Stafford Act to consider a broader range of factors, including carbon sequestration, improved water quality, and lessening disaster impact on traditionally underserved communities.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

Wildfire Response Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-8516| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2022
Wildfire Response Improvement Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take specified actions to address issues related to wildfire and drought. Specifically, FEMA must issue such regulations as necessary to update the categories of eligibility and timelines for the fire management assistance program under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be the same as such categories and timelines under the Public Assistance Program; issue such regulations as necessary to update the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide to include guidance on the wildfire-specific challenges, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the resulting toxicity of drinking water resources; and conduct a review of the benefit cost analysis criteria for mitigation projects under the Stafford Act to consider a broader range of factors, including carbon sequestration, improved water quality, and lessening disaster impact on traditionally underserved communities.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

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

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted