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Search Results: keywords:"fire management assistance"

H. R. 9121 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
H.R. 9121 aims to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to request fire management assistance declarations and grants directly. The bill permits tribal leaders to communicate directly with federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9121 is a plan that lets Native American tribes ask the U.S. government for help with big fires directly, just like how states do when they need help. This way, tribes can get quicker help when there's an emergency with fires.
S. 4654 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,261
The bill, titled the Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act, proposes amendments to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It aims to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance...
Simple Explanation
The Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act lets Indian tribal governments ask for help directly from the government if there's a big fire, kind of like calling for help without needing permission from a park ranger.
S. 4654 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:649
The bill, S. 4654, seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to request fire management assistance directly. Currently, states usually handle these requests, but the bill would enable tribal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to allow Native American tribes to ask for help with fires directly from the government, instead of having to go through states, so they can get the help they need faster and in a way that fits them better.
H. R. 9121 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:772
H.R. 9121 is a bill that aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to empower Indian Tribal Governments. Specifically, it allows these governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and obtain related grants,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9121 is a bill that lets Indian Tribal Governments ask for help to deal with fires directly, without needing to go through the state. This means they can get supplies and money faster when there is a big fire in their area.
S. 4654 — An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:628
S. 4654 proposes amendments to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to empower Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, enhancing their ability to manage fire-related emergencies. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets Indian tribal governments ask for help to fight fires directly, without going through state governments, but it needs clearer details on how this will work and when they can get this help.
H. R. 7070 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:581
H.R. 7070, known as the “Wildfire Response Improvement Act,” requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and update its criteria for assessing the cost-effectiveness of projects aimed at reducing wildfire impacts. The bill instructs FEMA to recommend...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7070 is a plan where FEMA will look at better ways to help stop wildfires and fix the problems they cause, like cleaning up and keeping water safe. They will have a year to make their plan better so fires don’t cause as much trouble in the future.
H. R. 7070 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:972
H.R. 7070, titled the "Wildfire Response Improvement Act," directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and update its criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of projects aimed at mitigating wildfire impacts. The bill requires FEMA to propose necessary regulations...
Simple Explanation
The Wildfire Response Improvement Act asks FEMA to make better rules for helping with wildfires, such as reducing the mess and cleaning up the water after a fire, so people can be safer. It also wants to make sure help is given fairly to everyone, without checking how much money they make.

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