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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 19, 2022Emergency Management
H.R. 8416

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 17, 2022)

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

This bill makes changes in the process for seeking assistance following a major disaster.

Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish and maintain a web-based interagency electronic information sharing system, to be known as DisasterAssistance.gov, to facilitate the administration of a universal application for direct federal disaster assistance and for other specified purposes.

The President may provide (1) assistance to respond to the disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residence that is damaged by a major disaster (currently, such residences must be rendered uninhabitable); and (2) direct assistance for repairs and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures that reduce threats to life and property or future damage.

FEMA may (1) enter into a cooperative agreement to provide funding to a state agency to establish and operate a website to provide information relating to postdisaster recovery funding and resources; and (2) reimburse a state, tribal, or local government for certain costs relating to sheltering emergency response personnel. The bill extends FEMA's authority to implement state-managed housing assistance as a pilot program until the issuance of final regulations. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address the challenges associated with providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies.

The Government Accountability Office must report on assistance issues, including improper and potentially fraudulent federal disaster assistance.

What just happenedNov 17, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1](D-NV)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral

    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, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8570-8573)

  3. Nov 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.

  4. Nov 17, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 8416 are considered vacated.

  5. Nov 17, 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.

  6. Nov 17, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8416.

  7. Nov 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8560-8566)

  8. Nov 17, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Nov 15, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.

  10. Nov 15, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Small Business discharged.

    Small Business Committee
  11. Nov 15, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Small Business discharged.

    Small Business Committee
  12. Nov 15, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  13. Nov 15, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  14. Nov 15, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-560, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Nov 15, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-560, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Jul 20, 2022Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  17. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Jul 20, 2022Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Jul 19, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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.

    Small Business Committee
  21. Jul 19, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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
  22. Jul 19, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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. Jul 19, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Jul 19, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 17, 202253

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

This bill makes changes in the process for seeking assistance following a major disaster.

Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish and maintain a web-based interagency electronic information sharing system, to be known as DisasterAssistance.gov, to facilitate the administration of a universal application for direct federal disaster assistance and for other specified purposes.

The President may provide (1) assistance to respond to the disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residence that is damaged by a major disaster (currently, such residences must be rendered uninhabitable); and (2) direct assistance for repairs and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures that reduce threats to life and property or future damage.

FEMA may (1) enter into a cooperative agreement to provide funding to a state agency to establish and operate a website to provide information relating to postdisaster recovery funding and resources; and (2) reimburse a state, tribal, or local government for certain costs relating to sheltering emergency response personnel. The bill extends FEMA's authority to implement state-managed housing assistance as a pilot program until the issuance of final regulations. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address the challenges associated with providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies.

The Government Accountability Office must report on assistance issues, including improper and potentially fraudulent federal disaster assistance.

Reported to House, Part INov 15, 20228

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

This bill makes changes in the process for seeking assistance following a major disaster.

Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish and maintain a web-based interagency electronic information sharing system, to be known as DisasterAssistance.gov, to facilitate the administration of a universal application for federal disaster assistance and for other specified purposes.

The President may provide (1) assistance to respond to the disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residence that is damaged by a major disaster (currently, such residences must be rendered uninhabitable); and (2) direct assistance for repairs and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures that reduce threats to life and property or future damage.

FEMA may (1) enter into a cooperative agreement to provide funding to a state agency to establish and operate a website to provide information relating to postdisaster recovery funding and resources; and (2) reimburse a state, tribal, or local government for certain costs relating to sheltering emergency response personnel. The bill extends FEMA's authority to implement state-managed housing assistance as a pilot program until the issuance of final regulations. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address the challenges associated with providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies.

The Government Accountability Office must report on assistance issues, including improper and potentially fraudulent federal disaster assistance.

Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2022

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

This bill makes changes in the process for seeking assistance following a major disaster.

Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish and maintain a web-based interagency electronic information sharing system, to be known as DisasterAssistance.gov, to facilitate the administration of a universal application for federal disaster assistance and for other specified purposes.

The President may provide financial or other assistance to respond to the disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residence that is damaged by a major disaster (currently, such residences must be rendered uninhabitable).

The President may provide direct assistance for repairs and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures that reduce threats to life and property or future damage.

FEMA may enter into a cooperative agreement to provide funding to a state agency to establish and operate a website to provide information relating to postdisaster recovery funding and resources to a community or an individual impacted by a major disaster or emergency.

FEMA may reimburse a state, tribal, or local government for certain costs relating to sheltering emergency response personnel for a major disaster for which the President has authorized emergency protective measures.

The bill extends FEMA's authority to implement state-managed housing assistance as a pilot program until the issuance of final regulations.

FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address the challenges associated with providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies.

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022 — Informed