Bill > S3845

This bill, the Empowering the U.S. Fire Administration Act, amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to conduct on-site investigations of major fires. The bill defines a "major fire" and requires the USFA to investigate such fires in coordination with federal, state, and local authorities, examining the cause and origin of the fire and assessing broader systematic matters like building codes, demographics, and fire dynamics. The USFA must then issue a public report on its findings, including recommendations to address any identified fire risks or safety issues. The bill also gives the USFA discretionary authority to investigate other fires with unusual or remarkable context, even if the losses are less severe than a major fire.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3845/all-info