Mudslide Recovery Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-09T18:39:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3275 Mudslide Recovery Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/9/2024, 6:39 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3275

Bill 118 hr 3275, also known as the Mudslide Recovery Act, was introduced in the US Congress to provide assistance to communities affected by mudslides. The bill aims to allocate funding for recovery efforts, including debris removal, infrastructure repair, and assistance for individuals and businesses impacted by mudslides.

The Mudslide Recovery Act recognizes the devastating impact that mudslides can have on communities, causing damage to homes, roads, and other critical infrastructure. The bill seeks to provide support to these communities in their efforts to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of a mudslide.

If passed, the Mudslide Recovery Act would authorize federal funding to be allocated to states and local governments for mudslide recovery efforts. This funding would be used to cover the costs of debris removal, repair of damaged infrastructure, and assistance for individuals and businesses affected by mudslides. Overall, the Mudslide Recovery Act aims to provide much-needed support to communities facing the challenges of recovering from a mudslide. By allocating federal funding for recovery efforts, the bill seeks to help these communities rebuild and recover in the wake of a natural disaster.

Congressional Summary of HR 3275

Mudslide Recovery Act

This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to jointly establish a pilot program to make grants to eligible recipients to implement innovative solutions to repair damage caused by mudslides that occur after a wildland fire.

An eligible recipient is (1) a state, an Indian tribe, or a forestry agency of a state or tribe; (2) a local government; (3) a fire department; and (4) a nonprofit organization.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3275

Bill HR 3275 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3275 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3275's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of May 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3275

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3275

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3275

Mudslide Recovery Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes.