To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to: (1) authorize the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator to appoint a Deputy Administrator (current law requires the Deputy Administrator to be appointed by the President), (2) authorize the USFA Administrator to take such steps as the Administrator considers appropriate to educate the public and overcome public indifference as to individual preparedness (as well as to fire and fire prevention), and (3) authorize appropriations to carry out such Act through FY2017.
Repeals a provision that placed a cap on amounts made available to update the National Fire Incident Reporting System during FY2009-FY2011.
Became Public Law No: 112-239.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 829, papers are returned to the Senate.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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