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Direct Fire Assistance for Tribal Governments: New FEMA Grant Access.

This Act allows Indian tribal governments to directly request federal Fire Management Assistance Grants and support from FEMA. This change ensures faster and more independent access to critical resources during fire emergencies on tribal lands, enhancing safety and property protection. Tribal governments will no longer solely rely on state governments to mediate their requests for essential disaster relief funds.
Key points
Indian tribal governments can now directly submit requests to FEMA for fire management assistance, bypassing the need to go through state governments.
The change speeds up the process of obtaining federal grants and resources during major fires, which is vital for the safety of tribal communities.
Federal authorities must update regulations within one year to allow direct receipt of requests from tribes and consider their unique welfare conditions.
If a tribe's direct request is denied, they remain eligible to receive assistance through a request made by a State government (savings provision).
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Print number: 118_S_4654
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4654.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Indian tribal governments can now directly submit requests to FEMA for fire management assistance, bypassing the need to go through state governments.
  • The change speeds up the process of obtaining federal grants and resources during major fires, which is vital for the safety of tribal communities.
  • Federal authorities must update regulations within one year to allow direct receipt of requests from tribes and consider their unique welfare conditions.
  • If a tribe's direct request is denied, they remain eligible to receive assistance through a request made by a State government (savings provision).
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. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7095; text: CR S7095)

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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