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This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a pilot program for constructing temporary disaster housing that can potentially become permanent. Under this program, the President would contract with eligible entities (such as manufacturers, distributors, or retailers of manufactured or modular homes) to create housing structures with up to 4 units that must be available within 90-120 days after a major disaster declaration. The housing must meet various construction and safety standards, including flood insurance requirements, national housing construction standards, local building codes, and zoning ordinances. The housing must also reflect the specific community's disaster needs and provide protection against natural hazards. The structures can potentially be converted to permanent housing and transferred to local affordable housing programs after the disaster declaration ends. Additionally, the bill allows the President to provide financial assistance for closing costs when disaster-affected individuals purchase residential properties through federal affordable financing programs. The pilot program is set to run for 5 years from the date of enactment, with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in coordination with FEMA, overseeing its implementation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/120/all-info