# 119-s-443: Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act

119-s-443, Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-443
- Congress: 119
- Title: Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Emergency Management
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**This bill would give Indian tribal governments direct access to FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grants**, letting tribes request help themselves for qualifying wildfires. Tribes could still receive FMAG aid under a state's request if they prefer or if a tribal request is not granted. FEMA must update FMAG rules within one year and consult with tribes while considering unique conditions that affect tribal welfare.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD), 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Direct fire aid for tribal governments: benefit, low. This bill would let Indian tribal governments directly request fire management assistance declarations and related FEMA grants after a qualifying fire. It would add "Indian tribal government" to the list of eligible recipients. Tribal chief executives or State governors could submit requests. If a…

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## Sources
- [119-s-443 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/443)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-443 (as of 2025-12-21).