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US S3407

US S3407
Fairness in Disaster Relief Act


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Introduced
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments for interest expenses, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the President to reimburse local governments for interest expenses for loans pertaining to disaster relief.

AI Summary

This bill, the Fairness in Disaster Relief Act, authorizes the President to reimburse local governments for interest expenses on loans related to disaster relief efforts. Specifically, the bill defines "qualifying interest" as the lesser of the actual interest paid on the loan or the interest that would have been paid at the current prime rate. This provision aims to provide financial assistance to local governments for the costs of obtaining loans to fund disaster relief activities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/05/2020)

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