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Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1796| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2024
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (9)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023 This bill makes changes in the process for seeking and providing assistance following a major disaster. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish and maintain a web-based interagency electronic information sharing system, to be known as the unified disaster application system, to facilitate the administration of a universal application for direct federal disaster assistance. The President may provide (1) assistance to respond to the disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residence that is damaged by a major disaster (currently, such residences must be rendered uninhabitable); and (2) direct assistance for repairs and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures that reduce threats to life and property or future damage. FEMA may (1) provide funding to a state agency to establish, update, or operate a website to provide information relating to postdisaster recovery funding and resources; and (2) reimburse a state, tribal, or local government for certain costs relating to sheltering emergency response personnel. The bill extends FEMA's authority to implement state-managed housing assistance as a pilot program. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address the challenges and disparities associated with providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies. The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) assistance issues, including improper and potentially fraudulent federal disaster assistance; and (2) the effectiveness, successes, and challenges of any state-managed housing assistance pilot program and make recommendations on how to improve the provision of assistance.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8416
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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.
Mar 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 23, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 23, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
May 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.
Feb 14, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-390, Part I.
Feb 14, 2024
Committee on Small Business discharged.
Feb 14, 2024
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Dec 19, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5067
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-321.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8416
    Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022


  • March 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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.


  • March 27, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • May 23, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 23, 2023
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged


  • May 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 14, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.


  • February 14, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-390, Part I.


  • February 14, 2024
    Committee on Small Business discharged.


  • February 14, 2024
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • December 19, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5067
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-321.

Emergency Management

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repairState and local financeState and local government operations

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1796| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2024
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023 This bill makes changes in the process for seeking and providing assistance following a major disaster. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish and maintain a web-based interagency electronic information sharing system, to be known as the unified disaster application system, to facilitate the administration of a universal application for direct federal disaster assistance. The President may provide (1) assistance to respond to the disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residence that is damaged by a major disaster (currently, such residences must be rendered uninhabitable); and (2) direct assistance for repairs and for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures that reduce threats to life and property or future damage. FEMA may (1) provide funding to a state agency to establish, update, or operate a website to provide information relating to postdisaster recovery funding and resources; and (2) reimburse a state, tribal, or local government for certain costs relating to sheltering emergency response personnel. The bill extends FEMA's authority to implement state-managed housing assistance as a pilot program. FEMA must conduct a study and develop a plan to address the challenges and disparities associated with providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies. The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) assistance issues, including improper and potentially fraudulent federal disaster assistance; and (2) the effectiveness, successes, and challenges of any state-managed housing assistance pilot program and make recommendations on how to improve the provision of assistance.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8416
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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.
Mar 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 23, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 23, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
May 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.
Feb 14, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-390, Part I.
Feb 14, 2024
Committee on Small Business discharged.
Feb 14, 2024
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Dec 19, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5067
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-321.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8416
    Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022


  • March 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, 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.


  • March 27, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • May 23, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 23, 2023
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged


  • May 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 14, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.


  • February 14, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-390, Part I.


  • February 14, 2024
    Committee on Small Business discharged.


  • February 14, 2024
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • December 19, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5067
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-321.
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (9)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repairState and local financeState and local government operations