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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1678 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster 
or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 22, 2017 
Ms. FRANKEL of Florida (for herself and Mr. WEBSTER of Florida) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limita-
tions for actions to recover disaster or emergency assist-
ance payments, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 705(a)(1) of the Robert 
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5205(a)(1)) is amended— 
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(1) by striking ‘‘Except’’ and inserting ‘‘Not-
withstanding section 3716(e) of title 31, United 
States Code, and except’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘report for the disaster or emer-
gency’’ and inserting ‘‘report for project completion 
as certified by the grantee’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to disaster or 
emergency assistance provided to a State or local 
government on or after January 1, 2004— 
(A) no administrative action may be taken 
to recover a payment of such assistance after 
the date of enactment of this Act if the action 
is prohibited under section 705(a)(1) of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5205(a)(1)), 
as amended by subsection (a); and 
(B) any administrative action to recover a 
payment of such assistance that is pending on 
such date of enactment shall be terminated if 
the action is prohibited under section 705(a)(1) 
of that Act, as amended by subsection (a). 
(2) LIMITATION.—This section, including the 
amendments made by this section, may not be con-
strued to invalidate or otherwise affect any adminis-
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tration action completed before the date of enact-
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IIB 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1678 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 4, 2017 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs 
AN ACT 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limita-
tions for actions to recover disaster or emergency assist-
ance payments, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 705 of the Robert T. 
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5205) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(1)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Except’’ and inserting 
‘‘Notwithstanding section 3716(e) of title 31, 
United States Code, and except’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘report for the disaster or 
emergency’’ and inserting ‘‘report for project 
completion as certified by the grantee’’; and 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘report 
for the disaster or emergency’’ and inserting 
‘‘report for project completion as certified by 
the grantee’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (3) by inserting ‘‘for 
project completion as certified by the grantee’’ 
after ‘‘final expenditure report’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to disaster or 
emergency assistance provided to a State or local 
government on or after January 1, 2004— 
(A) no administrative action may be taken 
to recover a payment of such assistance after 
the date of enactment of this Act if the action 
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is prohibited under section 705(a)(1) of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5205(a)(1)), 
as amended by subsection (a); and 
(B) any administrative action to recover a 
payment of such assistance that is pending on 
such date of enactment shall be terminated if 
the action is prohibited under section 705(a)(1) 
of that Act, as amended by subsection (a). 
(2) LIMITATION.—This section, including the 
amendments made by this section, may not be con-
strued to invalidate or otherwise affect any adminis-
tration action completed before the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 3, 2017. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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H. R. 1679 
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen 
An Act 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s current efforts to 
modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and trans-
parency, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FEMA Accountability, Moderniza-
tion and Transparency Act of 2017’’. 
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency shall ensure the ongoing modernization of 
the grant systems for the administration of assistance under the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) includes the following: 
(1) An online interface, including online assistance, for 
applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and 
access the status of applications. 
(2) Mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits. 
(3) If appropriate, enable the sharing of information among 
agencies and with State, local, and tribal governments, to elimi-
nate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster 
recovery. 
(4) Any additional tools the Administrator determines will 
improve the implementation of this section. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the extent practicable, the Adminis-
trator shall deliver the system capabilities described in subsection 
(a) in increments or iterations as working components for applicant 
use. 
SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out the require-
ments of this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using 
amounts otherwise authorized. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1679 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s current efforts 
to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessi-
bility and transparency, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 22, 2017 
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. SIRES) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agen-
cy’s current efforts to modernize its grant management 
system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FEMA Accountability, 
Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017’’. 
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency shall ensure the ongoing 
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modernization of the grant systems for the administration 
of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) 
includes the following: 
(1) An online interface, including online assist-
ance, for applicants to complete application forms, 
submit materials, and access the status of applica-
tions. 
(2) Mechanisms to eliminate duplication of ben-
efits. 
(3) If appropriate, enable the sharing of infor-
mation among agencies and with State, local, and 
tribal governments, to eliminate the need to file mul-
tiple applications and speed disaster recovery. 
(4) Any additional tools the Administrator de-
termines will improve the implementation of this sec-
tion. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the extent practicable, 
the Administrator shall deliver the system capabilities de-
scribed in subsection (a) in increments or iterations as 
working components for applicant use. 
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SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out the 
requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be car-
ried out using amounts otherwise authorized. 
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IIB 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1679 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 3, 2017 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs 
AN ACT 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agen-
cy’s current efforts to modernize its grant management 
system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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‘‘(2) ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE OF-
FICE OF WOMEN’S BUSINESS OWNERSHIP.— 
‘‘(A) QUALIFICATION.—The position of As-
sistant Administrator shall be a Senior Execu-
tive Service position under section 3132(a)(2) 
of title 5, United States Code. The Assistant 
Administrator shall serve as a noncareer ap-
pointee (as defined in section 3132(a)(7) of 
that title). 
‘‘(B) DUTIES.—The Assistant Adminis-
trator shall administer the programs and serv-
ices of the Office of Women’s Business Owner-
ship and perform the following functions: 
‘‘(i) Recommend the annual adminis-
trative and program budgets of the Office 
and eligible entities receiving a grant 
under the Women’s Business Center Pro-
gram. 
‘‘(ii) Review the annual budgets sub-
mitted by each eligible entity receiving a 
grant under the Women’s Business Center 
Program. 
‘‘(iii) Collaborate with other Federal 
departments and agencies, State and local 
governments, not-for-profit organizations,
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FEMA Accountability, 
Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017’’. 
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency shall ensure the ongoing 
modernization of the grant systems for the administration 
of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) 
includes the following: 
(1) An online interface, including online assist-
ance, for applicants to complete application forms, 
submit materials, and access the status of applica-
tions. 
(2) Mechanisms to eliminate duplication of ben-
efits. 
(3) If appropriate, enable the sharing of infor-
mation among agencies and with State, local, and 
tribal governments, to eliminate the need to file mul-
tiple applications and speed disaster recovery. 
(4) Any additional tools the Administrator de-
termines will improve the implementation of this sec-
tion. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the extent practicable, 
the Administrator shall deliver the system capabilities de-
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scribed in subsection (a) in increments or iterations as 
working components for applicant use. 
SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out the 
requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be car-
ried out using amounts otherwise authorized. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 2, 2017. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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IB 
Union Calendar No. 63 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1679 
[Report No. 115–107] 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s current efforts 
to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessi-
bility and transparency, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 22, 2017 
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. SIRES) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure 
MAY 2, 2017 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
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A BILL 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agen-
cy’s current efforts to modernize its grant management 
system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, 
and for other purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FEMA Accountability, 
Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017’’. 
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency shall ensure the ongoing 
modernization of the grant systems for the administration 
of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) 
includes the following: 
(1) An online interface, including online assist-
ance, for applicants to complete application forms, 
submit materials, and access the status of applica-
tions. 
(2) Mechanisms to eliminate duplication of ben-
efits. 
(3) If appropriate, enable the sharing of infor-
mation among agencies and with State, local, and 
tribal governments, to eliminate the need to file mul-
tiple applications and speed disaster recovery. 
(4) Any additional tools the Administrator de-
termines will improve the implementation of this sec-
tion. 
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‘‘(iv) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO ACT.— 
If the Administrator fails to act on an ap-
peal made under this subparagraph within 
the 15-day period specified under clause 
(iii), the eligible entity’s amended plan of 
action submitted under subparagraph (C) 
shall be deemed to be approved. 
‘‘(4) TERMINATION OF GRANT.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Administrator 
shall terminate a grant to an eligible entity 
under this section if the eligible entity fails to 
comply with— 
‘‘(i) a plan of action approved by the 
Assistant Administrator under paragraph 
(3)(B)(i); or 
‘‘(ii) an amended plan of action ap-
proved by the Assistant Administrator 
under paragraph (3)(D) or approved on 
appeal under paragraph (3)(E). 
‘‘(B) APPEAL OF TERMINATION.—An eligi-
ble entity shall have the opportunity to chal-
lenge the termination of a grant under subpara-
graph (A) on the record and after an oppor-
tunity for a hearing. 
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(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the extent practicable, 
the Administrator shall deliver the system capabilities de-
scribed in subsection (a) in increments or iterations as 
working components for applicant use. 
SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out the 
requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be car-
ried out using amounts otherwise authorized. 
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Union Calendar No. 63 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1679 
[Report No. 115–107] 
A BILL 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency’s current efforts to modernize its 
grant management system includes applicant ac-
cessibility and transparency, and for other pur-
poses. 
MAY 2, 2017 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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II 
Calendar No. 223 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1679 
[Report No. 115–159] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 3, 2017 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 
Reported by Mr. JOHNSON, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agen-
cy’s current efforts to modernize its grant management 
system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FEMA Accountability, 
Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017’’. 
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SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency shall ensure the ongoing 
modernization of the grant systems for the administration 
of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) 
includes the following: 
(1) An online interface, including online assist-
ance, for applicants to complete application forms, 
submit materials, and access the status of applica-
tions. 
(2) Mechanisms to eliminate duplication of ben-
efits. 
(3) If appropriate, enable the sharing of infor-
mation among agencies and with State, local, and 
tribal governments, to eliminate the need to file mul-
tiple applications and speed disaster recovery. 
(4) Any additional tools the Administrator de-
termines will improve the implementation of this sec-
tion. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—To the extent practicable, 
the Administrator shall deliver the system capabilities de-
scribed in subsection (a) in increments or iterations as 
working components for applicant use. 
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SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out the 
requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be car-
ried out using amounts otherwise authorized. 
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‘‘(v) a 3-year plan that describes the 
services provided by the women’s business 
center for which a grant under this sub-
section is sought— 
‘‘(I) to serve women who are 
business owners or potential business 
owners by conducting training and 
counseling activities; and 
‘‘(II) to provide training and 
services to a representative number of 
women who are socially or economi-
cally disadvantaged; and 
‘‘(vi) any additional information that 
the Administrator may reasonably require. 
‘‘(C) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF APPLICA-
TIONS FOR GRANTS.— 
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Adminis-
trator— 
‘‘(I) shall review each application 
submitted under subparagraph (B), 
based on the information described in 
such subparagraph and the criteria 
set forth under clause (ii) of this sub-
paragraph; and 
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Calendar No. 223 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1679 
[Report No. 115–159] 
AN ACT 
To ensure that the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency’s current efforts to modernize its 
grant management system includes applicant ac-
cessibility and transparency, and for other pur-
poses. 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 
Reported without amendment 
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covered platform, including through a 
browser extension or plug-in, if the cer-
tified researcher obtains informed consent 
for such collection in accordance with sec-
tion 46.116 of title 45, Code of Federal 
Regulations (or any successor regulation). 
(B) PROHIBITION ON SERVICE DISCRIMI-
NATION.—A provider of a covered platform may 
not condition, degrade, or otherwise discrimi-
nate in the provision of a service or product to 
a certified researcher because the certified re-
searcher takes an action described in clause (i) 
or (ii) of subparagraph (A). 
(d) SUBMISSION OF DATA DICTIONARIES.—Not later 
than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Commission shall issue regulations under section 
553 of title 5, United States Code, to— 
(1) require a provider of a covered platform, 
not later than 6 months after the date on which 
such regulations are issued, and every 12 months 
thereafter, to submit to the Commission a data dic-
tionary created by the provider during the period 
covered by the submission, which shall include a de-
scription of the information collected by the provider 
that may be meaningful to a certified researcher, in-
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115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1725 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sub-
mit certain reports relating to medical evidence 
submitted in support of claims for benefits under 
the laws administered by the Secretary.