HR-3957 : Still Just a Bill


H.R. 3957, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, aims to improve fire management assistance for Indian Tribal Governments. Key provisions include:

  • Direct Request Authority: Allows Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance from the President.
  • Regulation Updates: Mandates the President to update regulations, enabling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to directly receive requests and provide grants to Indian Tribal Governments.
  • Continued Eligibility: Ensures that Indian Tribal Governments can still receive assistance through a State's request if their direct request is not granted.
  • Consultation: Requires government-to-government consultation with Indian Tribal Governments regarding the updated regulations.
In short, the bill seeks to streamline the process for Indian Tribal Governments to access federal resources for fire management and disaster relief.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-06-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2025-06-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2025-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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