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.

# Summary of HR 3957 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 3957 would change federal disaster relief law to allow the President to provide fire management assistance directly to Native American tribal governments. Currently, the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act—the main federal law governing disaster aid—primarily channels assistance through state governments. This bill would expand that authority to include tribes, helping them manage and respond to wildfires more effectively. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects Native American tribes and their communities, particularly those in wildfire-prone regions.

By enabling direct federal fire management support, tribes could receive resources like personnel, equipment, and funding without having to route requests through state governments. This is especially significant for tribes that manage their own lands and have unique fire management needs. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3957 remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) and has not passed either chamber of Congress.