S.2390: Fire-Safe Communities Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced Nov. 16, 2007
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2007

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Fire-Safe Communities Act - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to publish a federal model ordinance for municipalities at risk (subdivisions located in a fire hazard area) that includes specified elements regarding fire prevention and management, such as: (1) specifications for construction materials and techniques for use in such communities; and (2) standards for roads, culverts, and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for S.2390.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov. 16, 2007

Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

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