This bill extends the deadline for people affected by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire in New Mexico to file claims for federal disaster assistance. The original law, passed in 2022, set tight timelines for submitting claims, but this legislation pushes back key deadlines to December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028, giving affected residents and businesses substantially more time to seek compensation for their losses. The bill also allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to hire temporary personnel who have worked continuously for at least three years and convert them to career positions. This legislation primarily benefits New Mexico residents and businesses recovering from the 2022 wildfire, which was one of the largest fires in the state's history. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but makes administrative changes to an existing assistance program.
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