Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Extension Act

This bill extends deadlines for processing claims related to the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfires. It amends the existing fire assistance law to push key dates to December 31, 2027 (for regulations) and December 31, 2028 (for claim processing deadlines), giving FEMA more time to handle claims. It also adds a provision allowing FEMA to appoint temporary staff with certain career protections to manage the workload more flexibly. The bill directly affects wildfire victims who filed claims under this program and FEMA staff processing those claims. The changes are procedural extensions to ensure timely claim resolution without altering the underlying assistance program.