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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2021Emergency Management
H.R. 539

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (May 3, 2022)

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household.

Specifically, FEMA must waive a debt owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance (1) was distributed based on an error by FEMA and such debt is construed as a hardship, and (2) is subject to a claim or legal action.

FEMA must report to Congress on (1) actions that it will take to reduce the assistance payment error rate, and (2) the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of federal disaster assistance to individuals and households and any changes made to such processes.

What just happenedMay 3, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6](R-MO)Sponsor
9 cosponsors6 D3 R
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  1. May 3, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

  2. May 3, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-101.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. May 3, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-101.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jun 16, 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
  6. Jun 15, 2021FloorH38310

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

  7. Jun 15, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2767)

  8. Jun 15, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2767)

  9. Jun 15, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 539.

  10. Jun 15, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2767-2768)

  11. Jun 15, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Jun 14, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

  13. Jun 14, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  14. Jun 14, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  15. Jun 14, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-61, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Jun 14, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-61, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Mar 24, 2021Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Feb 4, 2021Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  21. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

    Budget Committee
  22. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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
  23. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateMay 3, 202225

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household.

Specifically, FEMA must waive a debt owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance (1) was distributed based on an error by FEMA and such debt is construed as a hardship, and (2) is subject to a claim or legal action.

FEMA must report to Congress on (1) actions that it will take to reduce the assistance payment error rate, and (2) the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of federal disaster assistance to individuals and households and any changes made to such processes.

Passed HouseJun 15, 202153

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household.

Specifically, FEMA must waive a debt owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance (1) was distributed based on an error by FEMA and such debt is construed as a hardship, and (2) is subject to a claim or legal action.

FEMA must report to Congress on (1) actions that it will take to reduce the error rate, and (2) the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of federal disaster assistance to individuals and households and any changes made to such processes.

Reported to House, Part IJun 14, 20218

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household.

Specifically, FEMA must waive a debt owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance (1) was distributed based on an error by FEMA and such debt is construed as a hardship, and (2) is subject to a claim or legal action.

FEMA must report to Congress on (1) actions that it will take to reduce the error rate, and (2) the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of federal disaster assistance to individuals and households and any changes made to such processes.

Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2021

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household.

Specifically, FEMA must waive a debt owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance (1) was distributed based on an error by FEMA and such debt is construed as a hardship, and (2) is subject to a claim or legal action.

FEMA must report to Congress on (1) actions that it will take to reduce the error rate, and (2) the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of federal disaster assistance to individuals and households and any changes made to such processes.

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act — Informed