The bill would require the federal government to cover at least 75% of eligible costs for fire management assistance. This minimum would apply only to funds appropriated on or after the bill becomes law. Within three years, FEMA would have to set criteria for when it may recommend a higher federal share. FEMA would also update its grant policy to allow states, local governments, and Tribal governments to seek reimbursement for predeployment of domestic assets.
States, local governments, and Tribal governments could seek reimbursement for certain costs of preparing domestic assets before a fire response. The bill sets a minimum federal share for eligible fire management assistance costs.
The bill does not provide a total cost estimate. It specifies that the federal share must be at least 75% of eligible assistance costs for covered funds.
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