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DEBRIS Act

Introduced: May 15, 2019 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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May 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 15, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act or the DEBRIS Act

This bill authorizes disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider the estimated cost of such debris removal in evaluating a request for a major disaster declaration.

What's happening now May 16, 2019

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

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