FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2021 or the FIRE Act
This bill addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires.
Specifically, the bill authorizes an eligible applicant seeking public mitigation assistance to relocate an eligible structure upon demonstrating that the structure is at risk from future damage and the relocation reduces the risk to the structure and does not increase risk to adjacent structures.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the National Weather Service, must conduct a study on Red Flag Warnings and similar weather alert and notification methods to implement plans and actions prior to a wildfire event that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire.
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress regarding wildfires, including the effectiveness of FEMA programs in addressing wildfires and other hazards.
The President must ensure that those providing case management services to victims of a major disaster have cultural competency training.
FEMA must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan to address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as the lack of proof of ownership or ownership documentation, and (2) seek to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study potential solutions to address the availability and affordability of insurance for wildfire perils and other related matters.
The bill allows Indian tribal governments to apply for grants for equipping, upgrading, and constructing state and local emergency operations centers.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-20 | President | Became Public Law No: 117-251. | Library of Congress |
| 2022-12-20 | President | Signed by President. | Library of Congress |
| 2022-12-20 | Floor | Star Print ordered on the reported bill. | Senate |
| 2022-12-16 | Floor | Presented to President. | House floor actions |
| 2022-12-08 | Floor | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate |
| 2022-12-07 | ResolvingDifferences | Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038) | Senate |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. | Senate |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8557-8558) | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3092. | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8557-8560) | House floor actions |
| 2022-11-17 | Floor | Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-29 | Floor | Held at the desk. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-29 | Floor | Received in the House. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-29 | Floor | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5142-5144) | Senate |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. | Senate |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5141-5144) | Senate |
| 2022-09-12 | Calendars | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482. | Senate |
| 2022-09-12 | Committee | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144. | Senate |
| 2022-02-02 | Committee | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate |
| 2021-10-27 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2021-10-27 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |