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Introduced
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
In Committee
10/25/2023
10/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Long-Term Disaster Recovery Fund to provide Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grants to states, local governments, and tribes for disaster relief, long-term recovery, housing and infrastructure restoration, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas following a catastrophic major disaster. The bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to coordinate disaster recovery efforts with other federal agencies, establish data sharing agreements, and prioritize assistance for low- and moderate-income households and vulnerable populations. It also includes provisions related to grantee plans, eligible activities, financial controls, and waivers to expedite the use of funds.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Al Green (D)*,
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Ed Case (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 10/25/2023)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Domestic Disaster Relief
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5940/all-info | 10/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5940/BILLS-118hr5940ih.pdf | 11/07/2023 |
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