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SJM3 • 2025
Urges the establishment and funding of a federal system to reimburse state and local government property owners and private property owners for damage to real property that results from the spreading of wildfires originating on federal lands.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The measure makes a request of the President and the federal government. The measure asks for money for property damage caused by fires that start on federal lands. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Urges the establishment and funding of a federal system to reimburse state and local government property owners and private property owners for damage to real property that results from the spreading of wildfires originating on federal lands. Relating to: Urging the federal government to reimburse real property owners for damage from wildfires originating on federal lands. Current location: In Senate Committee