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US HR539

US HR539
Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
07/14/2021
Crossed Over
06/16/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to individuals or households. Specifically, it requires FEMA to waive debts if the assistance was distributed in error or is subject to a claim or legal action. The bill also requires FEMA to report to Congress on actions it will take to reduce the error rate in distributing disaster assistance.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359. (on 05/03/2022)

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