S. 3092 · 117th Congress

FIRE Act

Introduced on Oct 27, 2021 by Alex Padilla (D-CA). 7 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 117-251.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-251
Introduced
Oct 27, 2021
Cosponsors
7
0 from the other party
Policy area
Emergency Management
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve the provision of certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Fires
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Intergovernmental relations

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Dec 20, 2022). Public domain.

FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2022 or the FIRE Act

This act addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires.

Specifically, the act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress regarding the use of relocation assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for wildfire risk.

FEMA, in coordination with the National Weather Service, must study, develop recommendations for, and initiate a process for the use of forecasts and data, including information that supports Red Flag Warnings and similar weather alert and notification methods, to establish

  • plans and actions that can be implemented prior to a wildfire event that can limit the impact, duration, or severity of the fire; and
  • mechanisms to increase interagency collaboration to expedite the delivery of disaster assistance.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress regarding wildfires, including the effectiveness of FEMA programs.

Each state, local agency, or private mental health organization providing professional crisis counseling assistance must ensure that those providing case management services to victims of a major disaster have training to address impacts in communities and to individuals with socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as the presence of multiple families within a single household.

The act allows Indian tribal governments to apply for grants for equipping, upgrading, and constructing state and local emergency operations centers.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Alex PadillaD-CASponsor

Democrats · 7

Roll calls

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History

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  1. Oct 27, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Oct 27, 2021 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  3. Feb 2, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Sep 12, 2022Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144.
  5. Sep 12, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-144.
  6. Sep 12, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
  7. Sep 28, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5141-5144)
  8. Sep 28, 2022 · SenateThe committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Sep 28, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  10. Sep 28, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5142-5144)
  11. Sep 29, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Sep 29, 2022 · HouseReceived in the House.
  13. Sep 29, 2022 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  14. Nov 17, 2022 · HouseMr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  15. Nov 17, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8557-8560)
  16. Nov 17, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3092.
  17. Nov 17, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  18. Nov 17, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8557-8558)
  19. Nov 17, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Nov 17, 2022 · SenateMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
  21. Dec 7, 2022Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent.
  22. Dec 7, 2022 · SenateSenate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3092 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7038)
  23. Dec 8, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  24. Dec 16, 2022Presented to President.
  25. Dec 16, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  26. Dec 20, 2022 · SenateStar Print ordered on the reported bill.
  27. Dec 20, 2022Signed by President.
  28. Dec 20, 2022Signed by President.
  29. Dec 20, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-251.
  30. Dec 20, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-251.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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