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Disaster Equity and Fairness Act

USA117th CongressS-3093| Senate 
| Updated: 10/27/2021
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • 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
Introduced in Senate
Oct 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5780
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • October 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • October 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5780
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5780: Disaster Equity and Fairness Act

Disaster Equity and Fairness Act

USA117th CongressS-3093| Senate 
| Updated: 10/27/2021
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
Introduced in Senate
Oct 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5780
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • October 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • October 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5780
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5780: Disaster Equity and Fairness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted