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S 443119th CongressIntroduced
Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act amends the Stafford Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, with regulatory updates and savings provisions.
Key Points
- 1Adds “Indian tribal government” to eligibility for fire assistance.
- 2Allows tribal governors or chiefs to submit direct requests.
- 3Preserves ability for state‑requested assistance if tribal request denied.
- 4Presidential regulations to update FEMA procedures.
- 5Clarifies that tribal governments remain eligible for state‑requested assistance.
Impact Areas
Indian tribal governmentsFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)State governments and fire management agencies
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