Bill > S4654

This bill, the Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act, amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), rather than having to go through a state request. The bill also requires the President to update FEMA regulations to authorize the agency to directly receive and process requests from tribal governments, and to consider the unique conditions affecting tribal governments when issuing these regulations. The bill ensures that tribal governments remain eligible for assistance even if their direct request is not granted, as they can still receive aid through a state's request.