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Full Federal Funding for Wildfire Recovery Caused by Government Actions.

This bill ensures that individuals and communities affected by wildfires resulting from management activities on National Forest System land receive 100% federal funding for remediation costs. This means states, tribes, localities, and individuals will not be required to provide matching funds (cost-share) for authorized federal recovery programs. The goal is to relieve victims of financial burdens when the fire originated from government actions.
Key points
The federal government will cover 100% of recovery costs if the wildfire was caused by Department of Agriculture management activities on federal lands.
Waiver of the matching fund requirement (cost-share) for states, localities, and individuals utilizing federal fire recovery programs.
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Print number: 118_S_2353
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2353.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal government will cover 100% of recovery costs if the wildfire was caused by Department of Agriculture management activities on federal lands.
  • Waiver of the matching fund requirement (cost-share) for states, localities, and individuals utilizing federal fire recovery programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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