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Introduced
10/05/2017
10/05/2017
In Committee
10/05/2017
10/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President, whether or not a major disaster is declared, to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area or related area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act. The President may establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance to be provided for a wildfire or fire complex. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall submit an annual report on projects carried out, and funding provided, pursuant to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a wildfire for which fire management assistance was provided, regardless of whether a major disaster has been declared. The bill allows the President to establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance for a wildfire or fire complex. It also requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit an annual report on projects carried out and funding provided under this new authority.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 10/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1932/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1932/BILLS-115s1932is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1932/BILLS-115s1932is.pdf.pdf |
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