Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act

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.

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Timeline

1. 12 July 2016

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 July 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 July 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Michael Bennet · D · Sponsor
• Mike Crapo · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• James Risch · R · Sponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Wildfire Prevention Act of 2015
• related to → FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
• related to → PREPARE Act of 2015
• related to → Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act