Search Results: keywords:"wildfire recovery"

  • 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.
    Status:Reported in House
    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.

  • S. 4628 — To improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,487

    S. 4628, also known as the "Enhancing Mitigation and Building Effective Resilience Act" or the "EMBER Act," aims to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery in the United States. It allows federal agencies to reduce or waive local matching fund requirements for...

    Simple Explanation

    The EMBER Act is like a big plan to help stop wildfires and clean up after them. It wants to make it easier for people to work together, including those living on Native American lands, and encourages using things like wood in smart ways to prevent fires.