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Wildfire Response Improvement Act
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost- effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency to review and update policies for wildfire assistance and mitigation funding under the Stafford Act. Within one year of enactment, FEMA must update the Fire Management Assistance Program and Public Assistance Policy Guide to address wildfire-specific recovery challenges such as debris removal, emergency protective measures, and water resource impacts. The bill also requires FEMA to review cost-effectiveness criteria for wildfire mitigation projects, considering defensible space projects, nature-based solutions, vegetation management, and impacts on public health and water infrastructure.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ)
2 cosponsors
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA)
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Greg Stanton’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $35,651
- EB-5 NEW YORK STATE LLC $13,200
- SNELL & WILMER $8,700
- CRESCENT CROWN DISTRIBUTING $8,100
- ASU $7,845
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Greg Stanton → · Outside spending →
Actions (3)
- Feb 14, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. · house
- Feb 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Feb 14, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 14, 2025
Mr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. LaMalfa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost- effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Wildfire Response Improvement Act”.
SEC. 2. FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICY.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall recommend such regulations or guidance as are necessary to make eligible assessments and emergency stabilization to protect public safety, including for the fire management assistance program under section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5187), irrespective of the incident period for a declared fire.
SEC. 3. CHANGES TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE POLICY GUIDE.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall amend the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to include guidance on wildfire-specific recovery challenges, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the resulting toxicity of drinking water resources.
SEC. 4. MITIGATION COST-EFFECTIVENESS.
(a) In General.—The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of projects intended to mitigate the impacts of wildfire under sections 203 and 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133; 5170c), including—
(1) the establishment of pre-calculated benefits criterion for common defensible space mitigation projects for wildfire mitigation;
(2) the use of nature-based infrastructure in wildfire mitigation;
(3) considerations for vegetation management for wildfire mitigation;
(4) reducing the negative effects of wildfire smoke on public health; and
(5) lessening the impact of wildfires on water infrastructure.
(b) Updated Criteria.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue such guidance as is necessary to—
(1) update criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigation projects under sections 203 and 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133; 5170c) based on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a); and
(2) prioritize projects under such sections based on the criteria updated under paragraph (1). <all>
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