Post-Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act of 2022

Senate Bill 4327 - Post-Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T16:48:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4327 Post-Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 4:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4327

Post-Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act of 2022

This bill makes changes to eligibility under the hazard mitigation grant program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to include mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow.

Specifically, the bill requires the federal share of hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow to be not less than 75% of the cost (currently, the President may contribute up to 75% of the cost).

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Current Status of Bill S 4327

Bill S 4327 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2022. Bill S 4327 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2022. Bill S 4327's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of May 26, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4327

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4327

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4327

Post-Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes.