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US S1946

US S1946
Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act


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Introduced
05/27/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act, 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 covered assistance provided to individuals or households. Specifically, the bill mandates that FEMA waive debts related to covered assistance that were distributed due to the agency's error, as well as debts related to assistance subject to a claim or legal action. The bill also requires FEMA to report to Congress on the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of covered assistance and any changes made to those processes.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/27/2021)

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