HR Bill 3396 Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-05-17

Bill 118 HR 3396, also known as the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to fire departments that have incurred expenses related to responding to emergencies and disasters. The bill outlines a process by which fire departments can apply for reimbursement for costs such as equipment, training, and personnel expenses. It also establishes a fund to support these reimbursements, which will be administered by a designated government agency. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and oversight to ensure that funds are being used appropriately and efficiently. It also requires regular reporting on the impact of the program and any improvements that can be made. Overall, the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023 aims to support and strengthen fire departments across the country by providing them with the financial resources they need to effectively respond to emergencies and disasters.

Recent Activity

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.

Alternative Names

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes.

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Fires

First responders and emergency personnel

State and local government operations

Fires

First responders and emergency personnel

State and local government operations

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Agriculture Committee

Forestry Subcommittee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Armed Services Committee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Armed Services Committee

Agriculture Committee

Forestry Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Kevin MullinNatural ResourcesAgricultureScience, Space, and TechnologyArmed ServicesFire Department Repayment Act of 2023

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

11/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

This bill requires standard operating procedures for reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements.

The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland S...

Bill 118 HR 3396, also known as the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to fire departments that have incurred exp...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3396

Introduced on
2023-05-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

This bill requires standard operating procedures for reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements.

The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland S...

Bill 118 HR 3396, also known as the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to fire departments that have incurred exp...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Fires•
First responders and emergency personnel•
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/20/2023

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

This bill requires standard operating procedures for reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements.

The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland S...


Latest Action11/18/2024
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 19, 2024.