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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 like passports and licenses for individuals and households affected by major disasters. Specifically, if a major disaster is declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the President provides assistance to individuals and households, and the disaster destroyed critical documents, the President must waive the fees for replacing those documents. The bill requires the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to publicly announce the availability of these fee waivers and to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of waivers granted and the associated costs. This legislation aims to provide financial relief to disaster victims who have lost essential identification and travel documents, making it easier for them to recover and resume normal life after a catastrophic event.

Military Affairs and Security

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