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Wildfire Response Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-1393| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2025
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill primarily directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a comprehensive review of the criteria used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of projects aimed at mitigating wildfire impacts. This review specifically includes considerations for pre-calculated benefits for defensible space, the use of nature-based infrastructure, vegetation management, and strategies to reduce the negative effects of wildfire smoke on public health and water infrastructure. Following this review, FEMA must issue updated guidance within one year to revise these criteria and prioritize mitigation projects accordingly. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that FEMA recommend regulations or guidance within one year to ensure that assessments and emergency stabilization efforts are eligible for the fire management assistance program , irrespective of the incident period for a declared fire. It also requires FEMA to amend its Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide to incorporate guidance on unique wildfire-specific recovery challenges , such as debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the resulting toxicity of drinking water resources.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8516
Wildfire Response Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7070
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8516
    Wildfire Response Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7070
    Wildfire Response Improvement Act


  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

Wildfire Response Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-1393| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2025
This bill primarily directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a comprehensive review of the criteria used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of projects aimed at mitigating wildfire impacts. This review specifically includes considerations for pre-calculated benefits for defensible space, the use of nature-based infrastructure, vegetation management, and strategies to reduce the negative effects of wildfire smoke on public health and water infrastructure. Following this review, FEMA must issue updated guidance within one year to revise these criteria and prioritize mitigation projects accordingly. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that FEMA recommend regulations or guidance within one year to ensure that assessments and emergency stabilization efforts are eligible for the fire management assistance program , irrespective of the incident period for a declared fire. It also requires FEMA to amend its Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide to incorporate guidance on unique wildfire-specific recovery challenges , such as debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the resulting toxicity of drinking water resources.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8516
Wildfire Response Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7070
Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8516
    Wildfire Response Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7070
    Wildfire Response Improvement Act


  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted