Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

Bill: 117-hr-5774
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic performance and conditions
Family services
Government information and archives
Housing and community development funding
Intergovernmental relations
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

 
This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.
 
The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

 
This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.
 
The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions. 
The Government Accountability Office must conduct a review on the fiscal controls by states that receive funds under provisions pertaining to public assistance grant program eligibility and oversight for debris removal. 
The President may not impose additional income criteria on a potential grant recipient who has accepted a qualified disaster loan in determining eligibility for duplications of benefit relief.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

 
This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide to the state assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.
 
The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other locations if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions. 
The Government Accountability Office must conduct a review on the fiscal controls by states that receive funds under provisions pertaining to public assistance grant program eligibility and oversight for debris removal. 
The President may not impose additional income criteria on a potential grant recipient who has accepted a qualified disaster loan in determining eligibility for duplications of benefit relief.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 428). (text: 9/13/2022 CR H7753-7754)
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 20 (Roll no. 428).
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7823-7824)
action_date: 2022-09-13
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: 2022-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5774.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7753-7755)
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-461.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-461.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House