Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8416
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2022-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Census and government statistics
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Intergovernmental relations
Internet, web applications, social media
Natural disasters
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 8416 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8416.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8560-8566)
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Mr. Carter (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Committee on Small Business discharged.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Committee on Small Business discharged.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Committee on Financial Services discharged.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Committee on Financial Services discharged.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-560, Part I.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-560, Part I.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Introduced in House