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Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020

Introduced: May 22, 2019 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5859-5862)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5859-5860)
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5859-5860)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2914.
Nov 17, 2020
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-574.
Feb 26, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 26, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 26, 2020
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020

This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be (1) residing on property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared during the designated incident period.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance.

FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify eligibility for assistance and shall make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media.

FEMA may provide financial assistance for repairs to ensure that residences are habitable during longer-term recovery and for permanent housing construction if the President determines that such assistance is a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.

FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case management services provided, with other temporary housing options provided by FEMA.

What's happening now November 18, 2020

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3