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HR 8516 117th Congress House Emergency Management

Wildfire Response Improvement Act

Introduced: July 26, 2022 Introduced by: Stanton, Greg Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
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Jul 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wildfire Response Improvement Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take specified actions to address issues related to wildfire and drought.

Specifically, FEMA must

  • issue such regulations as necessary to update the categories of eligibility and timelines for the fire management assistance program under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be the same as such categories and timelines under the Public Assistance Program;
  • issue such regulations as necessary to update the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide to include guidance on the wildfire-specific challenges, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the resulting toxicity of drinking water resources; and
  • conduct a review of the benefit cost analysis criteria for mitigation projects under the Stafford Act to consider a broader range of factors, including carbon sequestration, improved water quality, and lessening disaster impact on traditionally underserved communities.
What's happening now July 27, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5118 Related bill Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8516: Wildfire Response Improvement Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8516/
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"H.R. 8516: Wildfire Response Improvement Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8516/.
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H.R. 8516, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8516/.
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