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H.R. 1917Became Law

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2023)

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This act makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Specifically, this act covers a project that

  • is an acquisition and demolition project for which an entity began implementation, including planning or construction, before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and
  • qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must have determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, is compliant with applicable floodplain management and protection of wetland regulations and criteria, and does not require consultation under any other environmental or historic preservation law or regulation or involve any extraordinary circumstances.

FEMA must report to Congress, within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter for three years, on use of the authority under this act.

Such authority terminates three years after enactment.

What just happenedJan 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-332.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7](D-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors2 D4 R
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  1. Jan 5, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-332.

  2. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-332.

  3. Jan 5, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2022FloorH8D000

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

  8. Dec 21, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 536). (text: CR H9936)

  9. Dec 21, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 536).(text: CR H9936)

  10. Dec 21, 2022FloorH8D000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9978-9979)

  11. Dec 21, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Dec 21, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1917.

  13. Dec 21, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Malinowski moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9936-9937)

  14. Dec 15, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Dec 14, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7190)

  16. Dec 14, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7190)

  17. Dec 14, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7190)

  18. Dec 14, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Dec 14, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Nov 15, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  21. Nov 4, 2021FloorH38310

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

  22. Nov 4, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 16 (Roll no. 359). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6136-6137)

  23. Nov 4, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 16 (Roll no. 359).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6136-6137)

  24. Nov 4, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6195-6196)

  25. Nov 3, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  26. Nov 3, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.

  27. Nov 3, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6136-6138)

  28. Nov 3, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  29. Nov 2, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.

  30. Nov 2, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  31. Nov 2, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  32. Nov 2, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-170, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. Nov 2, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-170, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  34. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  35. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  36. Mar 24, 2021Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  37. Mar 17, 2021Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  38. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  39. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  40. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  41. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202349

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This act makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Specifically, this act covers a project that

  • is an acquisition and demolition project for which an entity began implementation, including planning or construction, before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and
  • qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must have determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, is compliant with applicable floodplain management and protection of wetland regulations and criteria, and does not require consultation under any other environmental or historic preservation law or regulation or involve any extraordinary circumstances.

FEMA must report to Congress, within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter for three years, on use of the authority under this act.

Such authority terminates three years after enactment.

Passed SenateDec 14, 202255

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This bill makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Specifically, this bill covers a project that

  • is an acquisition and demolition project for which an entity began implementation, including planning or construction, before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and
  • qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must have determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, is compliant with applicable floodplain management and protection of wetland regulations and criteria, and does not require consultation under any other environmental or historic preservation law or regulation or involve any extraordinary circumstances.

FEMA must report to Congress, within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter for three years, on use of the authority under this bill.

Such authority terminates three years after enactment.

Passed HouseNov 4, 202153

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This bill makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Reported to House, Part INov 2, 20218

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This bill makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Introduced in HouseMar 16, 2021

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This bill makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act — Informed