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Fire Department Repayment Act: Faster Reimbursements for Fire Suppression

This new act aims to streamline the reimbursement process for local fire departments assisting with federal land fires. This means fire departments will receive payments more quickly for their efforts, potentially improving their ability to respond to future emergencies and enhancing community safety.
Key points
Establishment of standardized procedures and payment timelines for fire suppression cost-sharing agreements, speeding up reimbursements for local fire departments.
Requirement for cost-sharing agreements to align with other cooperative fire protection agreements, ensuring consistent operations.
Recommendation that payments be made as soon as practicable after fire suppression, but no later than one year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_345
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2025-01-13