Bill > HR9121

This bill 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). The bill requires the President to issue regulations updating FEMA's regulations to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request such assistance and clarifies that Tribal Governments remain eligible to receive assistance even if their direct request is not granted, as long as the State requests the assistance. The bill also requires the President to consider the unique conditions affecting Tribal Governments and to consult with them on the regulations.