Latest Action
Received in the Senate.
9/14/2022 • Senate
Summary
Wildfire Recovery Act
This bill makes changes with respect to the federal cost share for Fire Management Assistance Grants and provides that the federal share shall be not less than 75% of the eligible cost.
Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct and complete a rulemaking to provide criteria for the circumstances under which FEMA may recommend that the President increase the federal cost share. Such criteria shall include a threshold metric that assesses the financial impact to a state or local government from responding to a fire for which fire management assistance is being provided.
Passed House • 9/13/2022
Topics & Subjects
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (40)
Party Breakdown
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Cosponsors (39)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 15, 2021
Committee Review
October 27, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 3.
Floor Debate
September 13, 2022
Passed Chamber
September 13, 2022
Other Chamber
September 14, 2022
President
Enacted into Law