S. 443: Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act
This bill allows Indian tribal governments to directly participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program, as opposed to participating through states.
Currently, only states may submit requests to FEMA for declarations authorizing FMAG assistance, and Indian tribal governments affected by a fire must use a state’s authorization to receive FMAG assistance. The bill authorizes Indian tribal governments to submit FMAG declaration requests directly to FEMA and receive FMAG assistance under their own declarations. Indian tribal governments may still choose instead to receive FMAG assistance under an authorization requested by a state.
Also, the bill requires FEMA to update its FMAG regulations within one year after enactment to carry out the bill.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 443 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 443?
S. 443 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 443 are available on congress.gov.
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