Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 3396 Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Summary of Bill HR 3396

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3396

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 Security, and Defense shall

establish standard operating procedures relating to fire suppression cost share agreements established under the Reciprocal Fire Protection Act; and
with respect to each agreement in operation on one year after enactment of this bill, review each agreement and modify it as necessary to comply with the standard operating procedures.

The standard operating procedures shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement.

The standard operating procedures shall also include

a requirement that the departments, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire related to the area covered by such cost share agreement is contained; and
a requirement that in completing such reviews, the department concerned consults with state and local fire suppression organizations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3396

Bill HR 3396 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 18, 2024. Bill HR 3396 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3396's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3396

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3396

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

FiresFirst responders and emergency personnelState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3396

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes.

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