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US HR3060

US HR3060
FEMA Modernization Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/03/2019
In Committee
06/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To provide for reform and reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. This bill revamps, modifies, and revises the organization, activities, and processes of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Among other things, it requires FEMA to divide its Office of Response and Recovery into an Office of Disaster Response and an Office of Disaster Recovery, and to report on its ability to support a state managed and locally executed casework management system to coordinate and deliver direct assistance to disaster survivors. Disaster Recovery Small Business Grant Act The bill establishes within the Small Business Administration an Office of Disaster Recovery Small Business Grants. It also reauthorizes through FY2029 the temporary reassignment of state and local personnel during a public health emergency.

AI Summary

This bill revamps, modifies, and revises the organization, activities, and processes of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It requires FEMA to divide its Office of Response and Recovery into an Office of Disaster Response and an Office of Disaster Recovery, and to report on its ability to support a state managed and locally executed casework management system to coordinate and deliver direct assistance to disaster survivors. The bill also establishes within the Small Business Administration an Office of Disaster Recovery Small Business Grants, which will receive, process, and pay claims for substantial economic injury suffered by small businesses located in areas affected by a federally declared disaster. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the temporary reassignment of state and local personnel during a public health emergency.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 06/28/2019)

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