Wildfire Insurance Affordability Act

This bill would create a federal grant program, run by the United States Fire Administrator, that gives formula grants to state insurance departments, territories, and Indian Tribes to help pay for wildfire protection work on homes, such as fire-resistant roofs, vents, and clearing flammable plants. Grants could be passed on to nonprofits, local governments, and individuals, with a limit of $10,000 per household. The bill would also set up a five-year pilot program giving states grants to hand out vouchers that help pay wildfire insurance premiums for households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median that live in high-risk areas and have completed fire safety upgrades. Money received from these programs would not count as taxable income.

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Sponsors

• Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
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