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H.R.5091: Wildfire Defense Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 4, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Wildfire Defense Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a community wildfire defense grant program and requires other actions by FEMA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Forest Service with respect to wildfires. In awarding grants, FEMA must give priority to state and local governments, Indian tribes, and joint authorities that will carry out projects or plans supporting a low-income...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
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| Dec. 2, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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| Nov. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Nov. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) |