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To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide certain fire management assistance to Indian Tribal Governments, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-3957| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2025
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enable Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance from the President. It modifies Section 420 of the Act, explicitly making Tribal Governments eligible for this assistance and establishing a procedure for their chief executives to submit direct requests. The legislation mandates that the President issue new regulations within one year to implement these changes. These regulations must authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to directly receive requests and provide grants and resources to Tribal Governments. Furthermore, the regulations must consider the unique conditions affecting Tribal Governments and require government-to-government consultation during their development, while also clarifying that Tribal Governments can still receive assistance through State requests if their direct request is not granted.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-443: Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act
  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide certain fire management assistance to Indian Tribal Governments, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-3957| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2025
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enable Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance from the President. It modifies Section 420 of the Act, explicitly making Tribal Governments eligible for this assistance and establishing a procedure for their chief executives to submit direct requests. The legislation mandates that the President issue new regulations within one year to implement these changes. These regulations must authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to directly receive requests and provide grants and resources to Tribal Governments. Furthermore, the regulations must consider the unique conditions affecting Tribal Governments and require government-to-government consultation during their development, while also clarifying that Tribal Governments can still receive assistance through State requests if their direct request is not granted.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)

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

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 119-443: Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act
  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted