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Bill117th CongressFiled May 27, 2021Emergency Management
S. 1877

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 17, 2022)

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.

A covered project means 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 authority provided under this bill terminates three years after its enactment.

What just happenedNov 17, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
6 cosponsors2 D4 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.

  2. Nov 17, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-205.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 17, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-205.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Aug 3, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. May 27, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateNov 17, 202225

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.

A covered project means 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 authority provided under this bill terminates three years after its enactment.

Introduced in SenateMay 27, 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