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FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8266| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (43)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020. These provisions shall apply to funds appropriated on or after this bill's enactment. With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states, Indian tribal governments, or local governments, including, among other things backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined; increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency; personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders; and costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic. The bill (1) directs the President to provide financial assistance to meet disaster-related funeral expenses (subject to the availability of appropriations), and (2) authorizes specified assistance in advance. FEMA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to study the use of certain assistance to respond to an emergency that does not cause physical damages. The bill extends by one year federal disaster assistance to individuals and households.

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Timeline
Sep 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4627
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5849)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8266.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5847-5848)
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5847-5848)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • September 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4627
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • November 16, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.


  • November 16, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.


  • November 17, 2020
    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 17, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5849)


  • November 17, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8266.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5847-5848)


  • November 17, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5847-5848)


  • November 17, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 116-4800: The Heroes Act
  • HR 116-6669: COVID–19 Cost Share Adjustment Relief Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8406: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-4627: FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local financeState and local government operationsWorker safety and health

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8266| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020. These provisions shall apply to funds appropriated on or after this bill's enactment. With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states, Indian tribal governments, or local governments, including, among other things backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined; increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency; personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders; and costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic. The bill (1) directs the President to provide financial assistance to meet disaster-related funeral expenses (subject to the availability of appropriations), and (2) authorizes specified assistance in advance. FEMA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to study the use of certain assistance to respond to an emergency that does not cause physical damages. The bill extends by one year federal disaster assistance to individuals and households.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Sep 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4627
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5849)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8266.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5847-5848)
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5847-5848)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • September 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4627
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • November 16, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.


  • November 16, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.


  • November 17, 2020
    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 17, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5849)


  • November 17, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8266.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5847-5848)


  • November 17, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5847-5848)


  • November 17, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (43)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 116-4800: The Heroes Act
  • HR 116-6669: COVID–19 Cost Share Adjustment Relief Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8406: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-4627: FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local financeState and local government operationsWorker safety and health