Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act
Latest action · Jul 12, 2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 12, 2016
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President, whether or not a major disaster is declared, to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area or related area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act. The President may establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance to be provided for a wildfire or fire complex.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall submit an annual report on projects carried out, and funding provided, pursuant to this bill.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 12, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-ID | James E. Risch | Original | Jul 12, 2016 |
| D-MT | Jon Tester | Original | Jul 12, 2016 |
| R-ID | Mike Crapo | Original | Jul 12, 2016 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 12, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Jul 12, 2016Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1009 | Wildfire Prevention Act of 2015 | Related bill | Feb 17, 2015 |
| HR 1471 | FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 | Related bill | Mar 1, 2016 |
| S 1997 | PREPARE Act of 2015 | Related bill | Aug 5, 2015 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Emergency Management.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 12, 2016Introduced in Senate
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