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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 28, 2021Emergency Management
H.R. 5774

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 14, 2022)

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide to the state assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.

The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a review on the fiscal controls by states that receive funds under provisions pertaining to public assistance grant program eligibility and oversight for debris removal.

The President may not impose additional income criteria on a potential grant recipient who has accepted a qualified disaster loan in determining eligibility for duplications of benefit relief.

What just happenedSep 15, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6](R-LA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Sep 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Sep 14, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 14, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 428). (text: 9/13/2022 CR H7753-7754)

  4. Sep 14, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 428).

  5. Sep 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7823-7824)

  6. Sep 13, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Sep 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5774.

  8. Sep 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7753-7755)

  9. Sep 13, 2022FloorH30300

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

  10. Sep 13, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358.

  11. Sep 13, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-461.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Sep 13, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-461.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Jun 15, 2022Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Oct 29, 2021Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  17. Oct 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Oct 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Oct 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 14, 202253

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide to the state assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.

The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a review on the fiscal controls by states that receive funds under provisions pertaining to public assistance grant program eligibility and oversight for debris removal.

The President may not impose additional income criteria on a potential grant recipient who has accepted a qualified disaster loan in determining eligibility for duplications of benefit relief.

Reported to HouseSep 13, 20227

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.

The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a review on the fiscal controls by states that receive funds under provisions pertaining to public assistance grant program eligibility and oversight for debris removal.

The President may not impose additional income criteria on a potential grant recipient who has accepted a qualified disaster loan in determining eligibility for duplications of benefit relief.

Introduced in HouseOct 28, 2021

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.

The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act — Informed