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DemocratBill · H.R. 5652· House(119-HR-5652)

Wildfire Recovery Act

Rep. Neguse
Age: 42 years
Colorado
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsored by
Joe Neguse
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 1
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Wildfire Recovery Act'', seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It aims to provide more flexibility regarding the cost share for fire management assistance. The legislation establishes that the Federal share of assistance shall be at least 75 percent of eligible costs. Additionally, it requires the FEMA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking process within three years to establish criteria for increasing the Federal cost share. The bill also directs a policy update regarding the reimbursement of domestic assets.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6

    The bill enhances disaster relief capabilities by establishing a higher federal floor for fire management assistance costs.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4

    Rural communities are often more heavily impacted by wildfires and would benefit from increased federal fire management assistance.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3

    The bill explicitly includes Tribal governments in the policy update regarding reimbursement for the predeployment of domestic assets.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases federal financial obligations by mandating a minimum 75 percent cost share for fire management assistance.