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FIRE Act

USA117th CongressS-3092| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2022 or the FIRE Act This act addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires. Specifically, the act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress regarding the use of relocation assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for wildfire risk. FEMA, in coordination with the National Weather Service, must study, develop recommendations for, and initiate a process for the use of forecasts and data, including information that supports Red Flag Warnings and similar weather alert and notification methods, to establish plans and actions that can be implemented prior to a wildfire event that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire; and mechanisms to increase interagency collaboration to expedite the delivery of disaster assistance. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress regarding wildfires, including the effectiveness of FEMA programs. Each state, local agency, or private mental health organization providing professional crisis counseling assistance must ensure that those providing case management services to victims of a major disaster have training to address impacts in communities and to individuals with socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as the presence of multiple families within a single household. The act allows Indian tribal governments to apply for grants for equipping, upgrading, and constructing state and local emergency operations centers.

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Timeline
Oct 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 2, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 13, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8031
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144.
Sep 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
Sep 28, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5142-5144)
Sep 28, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2022
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5141-5144)
Sep 29, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Received in the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Held at the desk.
Nov 17, 2022
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Nov 17, 2022
Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8557-8560)
Nov 17, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3092.
Nov 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8557-8558)
Nov 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2022
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038)
Dec 7, 2022
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-251.
Dec 20, 2022
Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
  • October 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 2, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 13, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8031
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144.


  • September 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5142-5144)


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 28, 2022
    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 28, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5141-5144)


  • September 29, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • November 17, 2022
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.


  • November 17, 2022
    Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 17, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8557-8560)


  • November 17, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3092.


  • November 17, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 17, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8557-8558)


  • November 17, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 7, 2022
    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038)


  • December 7, 2022
    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 8, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-251.


  • December 20, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5782: FIRE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relations

FIRE Act

USA117th CongressS-3092| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2022 or the FIRE Act This act addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires. Specifically, the act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress regarding the use of relocation assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for wildfire risk. FEMA, in coordination with the National Weather Service, must study, develop recommendations for, and initiate a process for the use of forecasts and data, including information that supports Red Flag Warnings and similar weather alert and notification methods, to establish plans and actions that can be implemented prior to a wildfire event that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire; and mechanisms to increase interagency collaboration to expedite the delivery of disaster assistance. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress regarding wildfires, including the effectiveness of FEMA programs. Each state, local agency, or private mental health organization providing professional crisis counseling assistance must ensure that those providing case management services to victims of a major disaster have training to address impacts in communities and to individuals with socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as the presence of multiple families within a single household. The act allows Indian tribal governments to apply for grants for equipping, upgrading, and constructing state and local emergency operations centers.

Bill Text Versions

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6 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 2, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 13, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8031
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144.
Sep 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
Sep 28, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5142-5144)
Sep 28, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2022
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5141-5144)
Sep 29, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Received in the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Held at the desk.
Nov 17, 2022
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Nov 17, 2022
Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8557-8560)
Nov 17, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3092.
Nov 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8557-8558)
Nov 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2022
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038)
Dec 7, 2022
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-251.
Dec 20, 2022
Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
  • October 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 2, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 13, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8031
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144.


  • September 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5142-5144)


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 28, 2022
    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 28, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5141-5144)


  • September 29, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • November 17, 2022
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.


  • November 17, 2022
    Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 17, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8557-8560)


  • November 17, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3092.


  • November 17, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 17, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8557-8558)


  • November 17, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 7, 2022
    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038)


  • December 7, 2022
    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 8, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-251.


  • December 20, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5782: FIRE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Atmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relations