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This bill, known as the REPLACE Act, amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the President to automatically waive fees for critical documents (such as passports, birth certificates, and immigration documents) for individuals and households affected by major disasters. Under the proposed legislation, if a major disaster is declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and federal assistance is provided to individuals and households, and the disaster destroyed critical documents, the President must waive the replacement fees. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of State and the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publicly announce the availability of these fee waivers and submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of waivers granted and the associated costs. This legislation aims to provide financial relief and administrative support to disaster victims who have lost essential documentation, helping them more quickly recover and access needed services in the aftermath of a catastrophic event.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1338/all-info