Bill > HR1917

This bill, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act, modifies the eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs. The key provisions of the bill are: 1) It allows entities to be eligible for hazard mitigation assistance, such as grants under the Stafford Disaster Relief Act or the National Flood Insurance Act, for projects that were started before requesting assistance, as long as the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act and meets other requirements. 2) It requires entities to be responsible for any project costs if the project is not awarded or determined to be ineligible for assistance. 3) It requires the FEMA Administrator to report to Congress annually for 3 years on the use of this authority, including the number of applicants, successful and unsuccessful applications, reasons for unsuccessful applications, and compliance with environmental and other laws. 4) The authority provided under the bill will terminate 3 years after the date of enactment.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1917/all-info