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Financial Aid for Cerro Pelado Fire Victims: New Claims Office and Compensation Deadlines.

This Act extends existing federal assistance programs to cover individuals affected by the Cerro Pelado Fire in New Mexico. Citizens impacted by this fire can now seek compensation for property damage and injuries. FEMA will establish a dedicated office to process and pay these claims, and key deadlines for filing have been extended until late 2027 and 2028.
Key points
Victims of the Cerro Pelado Fire (New Mexico, 2022) are now eligible for federal compensation for losses and injuries.
A dedicated Office of Cerro Pelado Fire Claims will be established within FEMA to handle the processing and payment of these benefits.
Crucial deadlines for filing claims and related actions have been extended, providing victims more time to apply for assistance (new deadlines are December 2027 and December 2028).
Separate funding is authorized for Cerro Pelado Fire victims, ensuring these payments do not deplete funds reserved for the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3032
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cerro Pelado Fire Assistance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3032.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims of the Cerro Pelado Fire (New Mexico, 2022) are now eligible for federal compensation for losses and injuries.
  • A dedicated Office of Cerro Pelado Fire Claims will be established within FEMA to handle the processing and payment of these benefits.
  • Crucial deadlines for filing claims and related actions have been extended, providing victims more time to apply for assistance (new deadlines are December 2027 and December 2028).
  • Separate funding is authorized for Cerro Pelado Fire victims, ensuring these payments do not deplete funds reserved for the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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