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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 16, 2020Emergency Management
H.R. 8266

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 17, 2020)

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020. These provisions shall apply to funds appropriated on or after this bill's enactment.

With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states, Indian tribal governments, or local governments, including, among other things

  • backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined;
  • increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency;
  • personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders; and
  • costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic.

The bill (1) directs the President to provide financial assistance to meet disaster-related funeral expenses (subject to the availability of appropriations), and (2) authorizes specified assistance in advance.

FEMA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to study the use of certain assistance to respond to an emergency that does not cause physical damages.

The bill extends by one year federal disaster assistance to individuals and households.

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. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
43 cosponsors41 D2 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 H5847-5848)

  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 H5847-5848)

  5. Nov 17, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8266.

  6. Nov 17, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5849)

  7. Nov 17, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Nov 16, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.

  9. Nov 16, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  10. Nov 16, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  11. Sep 30, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Sep 30, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Sep 30, 2020Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Sep 17, 2020Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  15. Sep 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Sep 16, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Sep 16, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 17, 202053

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020. These provisions shall apply to funds appropriated on or after this bill's enactment.

With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states, Indian tribal governments, or local governments, including, among other things

  • backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined;
  • increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency;
  • personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders; and
  • costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic.

The bill (1) directs the President to provide financial assistance to meet disaster-related funeral expenses (subject to the availability of appropriations), and (2) authorizes specified assistance in advance.

FEMA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to study the use of certain assistance to respond to an emergency that does not cause physical damages.

The bill extends by one year federal disaster assistance to individuals and households.

Reported to HouseNov 16, 20207

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020.

With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states, Indian tribal governments, or local governments, including, among other things

  • backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined;
  • increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency;
  • personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders; and
  • costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic.

The bill (1) directs the President to provide financial assistance to meet disaster-related funeral expenses and hazard mitigation assistance, and (2) authorizes specified assistance in advance.

FEMA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to study the use of certain assistance to respond to an emergency that does not cause physical damages.

The bill extends by one year federal disaster assistance to individuals and households.

Introduced in HouseSep 16, 2020

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020.

With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states or local governments or the owners or operators of eligible private nonprofits, including, among other things

  • backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined;
  • increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency;
  • costs associated with maintaining alternate care facilities or related facilities currently inactive but related to future needs tied to the ongoing pandemic event;
  • personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders and other essential employees; and
  • costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic through networks established by state, local, or tribal governments or other organizations.
FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 — Informed