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A bill to make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2996| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2018
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (11)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act of 2018 This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be: (1) occupying an otherwise unused or uninhabited property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting the property, or (2) renting a property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have a written lease for the rental. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance. FEMA shall enter into agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a Disaster Housing Assistance Program to provide temporary rental assistance to individuals and households displaced by any major disaster during 2017, and shall engage in consultations regarding the implementation of such program for future disasters.
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Apr 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5474
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jun 5, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • April 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5474
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • June 5, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5474: To make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDisaster relief and insuranceFamily servicesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Homelessness and emergency shelterNatural disasters

A bill to make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2996| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2018
Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act of 2018 This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster, including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an individual or household must be: (1) occupying an otherwise unused or uninhabited property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting the property, or (2) renting a property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have a written lease for the rental. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance. FEMA shall enter into agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a Disaster Housing Assistance Program to provide temporary rental assistance to individuals and households displaced by any major disaster during 2017, and shall engage in consultations regarding the implementation of such program for future disasters.
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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5474
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jun 5, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • April 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5474
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • June 5, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (11)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5474: To make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDisaster relief and insuranceFamily servicesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Homelessness and emergency shelterNatural disasters