Bill · S. 133· Senate(119-S-133)
Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act," aims to modify how costs are shared during fire management assistance. It establishes that the Federal share of assistance must be at least 75 percent of eligible costs. The bill also requires the President, through the FEMA Administrator, to complete a rulemaking process within three years regarding criteria for increasing the Federal cost share. Additionally, the FEMA Administrator is directed to update policies regarding grant assistance. This update would allow for the reimbursement of domestic assets deployed by States, local, and Tribal governments.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
The bill mandates a minimum 75 percent federal cost share for fire management assistance and allows for the reimbursement of domestic assets deployed by local governments.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly allows for the reimbursement of domestic assets deployed by Tribal governments.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Increased federal funding certainty for fire management assistance provides better protection for rural communities prone to wildfires.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guaranteed Federal Funding: The bill mandates that the Federal share of assistance be not less than 75 percent of eligible costs, providing a baseline of financial support (Section 2(a)).
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Reimbursement for Local Assets: By updating the policy, States, local, and Tribal governments may be eligible for reimbursement for the predeployment of domestic assets (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+7
- 7/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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