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US HR7915

US HR7915
Post-Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act of 2022


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Introduced
05/31/2022
In Committee
06/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- gency Assistance Act to authorize the President to pro- vide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and pre- venting post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow. Specifically, the bill increases the federal share of assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from up to 75% to at least 75% of the cost, and adds post-wildfire flooding and debris flow mitigation as an eligible activity under the program. These changes aim to help communities address the increased risk of flooding and debris flows after wildfires.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 06/01/2022)

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