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Introduced
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
In Committee
07/27/2022
07/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency to conduct a review of the benefit cost analysis criteria for mitigation projects under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act, directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take several actions to improve its response to wildfires. Specifically, it requires FEMA to update the categories of eligibility and timelines for its fire management assistance program to align with the public assistance program, issue guidance on wildfire-specific challenges in its Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, and review and update the benefit-cost analysis criteria for mitigation projects to consider a broader range of factors, including nature-based infrastructure, ecological and societal health, carbon sequestration, and the impact on underserved communities. The goal is to enhance FEMA's ability to effectively respond to and mitigate the impacts of wildfires.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 07/27/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8516/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8516/BILLS-117hr8516ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8516/BILLS-117hr8516ih.pdf.pdf |
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