To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide certain fire management assistance to Indian Tribal Governments, and for other purposes.

This measure makes it easier for Tribal nations to get federal help when wildfires strike. It lets Tribal leaders ask the federal government directly for fire management aid, instead of having to go only through their state. FEMA would accept these requests and provide grants and resources straight to Tribal governments. If a Tribe’s direct request is not approved, it can still receive help through a state’s approved request for the same fire. The President must also update the wildfire aid rules within one year, after consulting with Tribes and considering their unique needs.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Indian Tribal Governments facing wildfires; FEMA and States involved in wildfire response.
• What changes: Tribal leaders can request aid directly; FEMA can give grants and resources directly; Tribes can still get help via a State if a direct request is denied.
• When: Federal wildfire aid rules must be updated within one year of the law taking effect, with government-to-government consultation.