S. 3092 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
FIRE Act
S. 3092 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Oct 27, 2021, sponsored by Alex Padilla with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 117-251
What it does
FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2022 or the FIRE Act This act addresses the federal government's approach to wildfires. Specifically, the act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress regarding the use of relocation assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for wildfire risk.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alex Padilla (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2022
- Passed the HouseNov 17, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 20, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-251. (Dec 20, 2022)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “S. 3092 (117th Congress): FIRE Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-s-3092/fire-act (accessed 2026-10-13).