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A bill to waive and repay certain debts relating to assistance provided to individuals and households.

USA115th CongressS-2216| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2017
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) waive a debt owed to the United States related to federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to an individual or household in relation to a major disaster declared by the President between January 1, 2012, and the date of enactment of this bill, unless the debt involves fraud, the intentional presentation of a false claim, or intentional misrepresentation by the debtor or any party having an interest in the claim; and (2) reimburse a debtor for any payments already made on such a debt.
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Timeline
Dec 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4600
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Dec 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • December 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4600
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • December 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-4600: To waive and repay certain debts relating to assistance provided to individuals and households.
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A bill to waive and repay certain debts relating to assistance provided to individuals and households.

USA115th CongressS-2216| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2017
Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) waive a debt owed to the United States related to federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to an individual or household in relation to a major disaster declared by the President between January 1, 2012, and the date of enactment of this bill, unless the debt involves fraud, the intentional presentation of a false claim, or intentional misrepresentation by the debtor or any party having an interest in the claim; and (2) reimburse a debtor for any payments already made on such a debt.
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Timeline
Dec 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4600
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Dec 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • December 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4600
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • December 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4600: To waive and repay certain debts relating to assistance provided to individuals and households.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Debt collectionDisaster relief and insurance