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Disaster Equity and Fairness Act

USA117th CongressHR-5780| House 
| Updated: 10/29/2021
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Equity and Fairness Act This bill makes changes in the provision of federal disaster assistance to underserved communities and other specified recipients. Underserved community means populations sharing a particular characteristic and geographic communities that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life. Specifically, the bill increases the federal cost share to a local government or Indian tribal government in connection with a second or subsequent major disaster during any three-year period. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide assistance to a state, local government, or Indian tribal government to reimburse the cost of coordinating food delivery, production, and distribution in the event of a major disaster. FEMA must provide direct technical assistance to eligible entities for applications and prioritize specified categories of communities, including underserved communities, those that have demonstrated a compelling need, and those that are exposed to increased hazards or vulnerabilities. The bill increases the federal cost share for a recipient (1) that will use the assistance in, or for the benefit of persons who are members of, an undeserved community; or (2) who is in, or who is a member of, an underserved community.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3093
Introduced in Senate
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • October 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3093
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • October 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-3093: Disaster Equity and Fairness Act

Disaster Equity and Fairness Act

USA117th CongressHR-5780| House 
| Updated: 10/29/2021
Disaster Equity and Fairness Act This bill makes changes in the provision of federal disaster assistance to underserved communities and other specified recipients. Underserved community means populations sharing a particular characteristic and geographic communities that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life. Specifically, the bill increases the federal cost share to a local government or Indian tribal government in connection with a second or subsequent major disaster during any three-year period. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide assistance to a state, local government, or Indian tribal government to reimburse the cost of coordinating food delivery, production, and distribution in the event of a major disaster. FEMA must provide direct technical assistance to eligible entities for applications and prioritize specified categories of communities, including underserved communities, those that have demonstrated a compelling need, and those that are exposed to increased hazards or vulnerabilities. The bill increases the federal cost share for a recipient (1) that will use the assistance in, or for the benefit of persons who are members of, an undeserved community; or (2) who is in, or who is a member of, an underserved community.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3093
Introduced in Senate
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • October 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3093
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • October 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

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

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-3093: Disaster Equity and Fairness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted