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Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022
6/22/2023, 2:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8035
Bill 117 HR 8035, also known as the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022, 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 proposes to establish a grant program that would allocate funds to eligible fire departments to help cover the costs of equipment, training, and other necessary resources. These funds would be used to reimburse fire departments for expenses incurred while responding to emergencies such as wildfires, natural disasters, and other hazardous situations.
In order to qualify for the grant program, fire departments must meet certain criteria, including demonstrating a need for financial assistance and providing documentation of expenses incurred during emergency response efforts. The bill also includes provisions for oversight and accountability to ensure that funds are used appropriately and effectively. Overall, the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022 aims to support and strengthen the capabilities of fire departments across the country by providing them with the financial resources they need to effectively respond to emergencies and protect the safety and well-being of their communities.
The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would allocate funds to eligible fire departments to help cover the costs of equipment, training, and other necessary resources. These funds would be used to reimburse fire departments for expenses incurred while responding to emergencies such as wildfires, natural disasters, and other hazardous situations.
In order to qualify for the grant program, fire departments must meet certain criteria, including demonstrating a need for financial assistance and providing documentation of expenses incurred during emergency response efforts. The bill also includes provisions for oversight and accountability to ensure that funds are used appropriately and effectively. Overall, the Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022 aims to support and strengthen the capabilities of fire departments across the country by providing them with the financial resources they need to effectively respond to emergencies and protect the safety and well-being of their communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 8035
Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022
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 8035
Bill HR 8035 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2022. Bill HR 8035 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2022.  Bill HR 8035's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of June 30, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8035
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8035
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Fires
- First responders and emergency personnel
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8035
Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022
Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022
To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8035
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