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Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3037| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021 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) residing on property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared during the designated incident period. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance. FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify eligibility for assistance and shall make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media. FEMA may provide financial assistance for repairs to ensure that residences are habitable during longer-term recovery and for permanent housing construction if the President determines that such assistance is a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions. FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case management services provided, with other temporary housing options provided by FEMA.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2914
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020
May 7, 2021
Introduced in House
May 7, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5035
Introduced in Senate
Dec 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
Dec 20, 2022
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Dec 20, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-653, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2914
    Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020


  • May 7, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5035
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.


  • December 20, 2022
    Committee on the Budget discharged.


  • December 20, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-653, Part I.

Emergency Management

Disaster relief and insuranceEvidence and witnessesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIntergovernmental relationsNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repair

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3037| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021 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) residing on property located in the area for which the major disaster was declared but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an area for which the major disaster was declared during the designated incident period. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider alternative forms of proof to determine the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance. FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-certify eligibility for assistance and shall make the statement available in specified languages at all active Disaster Recovery Centers and on its website and social media. FEMA may provide financial assistance for repairs to ensure that residences are habitable during longer-term recovery and for permanent housing construction if the President determines that such assistance is a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions. FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case management services provided, with other temporary housing options provided by FEMA.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2914
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020
May 7, 2021
Introduced in House
May 7, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5035
Introduced in Senate
Dec 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
Dec 20, 2022
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Dec 20, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-653, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2914
    Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020


  • May 7, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5035
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.


  • December 20, 2022
    Committee on the Budget discharged.


  • December 20, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-653, Part I.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Budget Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster relief and insuranceEvidence and witnessesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIntergovernmental relationsNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repair