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Bill116th CongressFiled May 22, 2019Emergency Management
H.R. 2914

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 17, 2020)

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020

This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be (1) residing on property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared during the designated incident period.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance.

FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify eligibility for assistance and shall make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media.

FEMA may provide financial assistance for repairs to ensure that residences are habitable during longer-term recovery and for permanent housing construction if the President determines that such assistance is a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case management services provided, with other temporary housing options provided by FEMA.

What just happenedNov 18, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
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  1. Nov 18, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 17, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 17, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5859-5860)

  4. Nov 17, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5859-5860)

  5. Nov 17, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2914.

  6. Nov 17, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5859-5862)

  7. Nov 17, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Nov 16, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.

  9. Nov 16, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-574.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  10. Nov 16, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-574.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  11. Feb 26, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Feb 26, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Feb 26, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. May 23, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  15. May 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. May 22, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 22, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 17, 202053

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020

This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be (1) residing on property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared during the designated incident period.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance.

FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify eligibility for assistance and shall make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media.

FEMA may provide financial assistance for repairs to ensure that residences are habitable during longer-term recovery and for permanent housing construction if the President determines that such assistance is a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case management services provided, with other temporary housing options provided by FEMA.

Reported to HouseNov 16, 20207

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020

This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be (1) residing on property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared during the designated incident period.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance.

FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify eligibility for assistance and make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media.

FEMA may provide certain financial assistance for repairs to ensure that residences are habitable during longer term recovery and for permanent housing construction upon determining that such assistance is a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case management services provided, with other temporary housing options provided by it.

Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2019

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019

This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be (1) occupying an otherwise unused or uninhabited property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting the property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documentary proof of residence.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance.

FEMA shall (1) create and distribute a form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify their eligibility for assistance, and (2) make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media.

FEMA shall enter into agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a disaster housing assistance program to provide temporary rental assistance to individuals and households displaced by any major disaster during 2017 and 2018, and shall engage in consultations regarding the implementation of such program for future disasters.

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020 — Informed