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Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience Act: Faster Recovery and Local Support.

This law aims to enhance public safety by making it easier for local governments to fund wildfire prevention and post-disaster recovery projects. It introduces new forest management strategies, including utilizing biomass and targeted grazing, to reduce flammable material. A key provision is the expedited financial aid for repairing drinking water systems after a fire, directly impacting public health.
Key points
Easier Local Funding: State, local, and Tribal governments can have federal matching fund requirements waived or reduced for wildfire mitigation and recovery projects.
Expedited Water System Repair: Federal agencies must speed up (under 90 days) grant provision for restoring drinking water systems damaged by wildfires or secondary impacts like sediment runoff.
Extended Disaster Aid: The period for emergency assistance following a major wildfire disaster (for resulting floods or mudslides) can be extended up to 5 years.
Forest Fuel Reduction: The law promotes the use of targeted grazing and supports new wood processing facilities to remove forest biomass, turning fire risk material into renewable fuels.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4628
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-06-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EMBER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4628.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier Local Funding: State, local, and Tribal governments can have federal matching fund requirements waived or reduced for wildfire mitigation and recovery projects.
  • Expedited Water System Repair: Federal agencies must speed up (under 90 days) grant provision for restoring drinking water systems damaged by wildfires or secondary impacts like sediment runoff.
  • Extended Disaster Aid: The period for emergency assistance following a major wildfire disaster (for resulting floods or mudslides) can be extended up to 5 years.
  • Forest Fuel Reduction: The law promotes the use of targeted grazing and supports new wood processing facilities to remove forest biomass, turning fire risk material into renewable fuels.
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. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

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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