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FEMA for Safe Recovery Act

USA119th CongressHR-10281| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Laurel M. Lee (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue regulations and guidance within one year to prevent gender-based violence , human trafficking , and sexual exploitation following disasters. These directives aim to enhance protection for vulnerable populations during disaster response and recovery operations. Key provisions include establishing joint Federal and local violence-fighting headquarters for coordinated efforts and revising check-in practices to ensure all adult household members can disclose violence. FEMA must also create non-adjudicatory reporting mechanisms for misconduct by landlords or temporary housing providers, and develop strategies to reduce frequent relocations for hotel-dwelling survivors. The agency is further tasked with developing guidance for trained victim service personnel and informational materials at disaster shelters, while also evaluating post-disaster processes to consider survivors' emotional well-being and cultural needs. The legislation requires guidance for emergency managers on planning for the specialized needs of high-risk individuals, including providing essential supplies, and mandates clarification of eligible expenses for gender-based violence under FEMA's Public and Individual Assistance programs. Additionally, the bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand crisis counseling and case management services to explicitly address gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. It also requires all FEMA employees to be trained on how to identify, care for, and refer victims and survivors to related services, with all activities limited to disaster response and short-term recovery, subject to appropriations.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

FEMA for Safe Recovery Act

USA119th CongressHR-10281| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue regulations and guidance within one year to prevent gender-based violence , human trafficking , and sexual exploitation following disasters. These directives aim to enhance protection for vulnerable populations during disaster response and recovery operations. Key provisions include establishing joint Federal and local violence-fighting headquarters for coordinated efforts and revising check-in practices to ensure all adult household members can disclose violence. FEMA must also create non-adjudicatory reporting mechanisms for misconduct by landlords or temporary housing providers, and develop strategies to reduce frequent relocations for hotel-dwelling survivors. The agency is further tasked with developing guidance for trained victim service personnel and informational materials at disaster shelters, while also evaluating post-disaster processes to consider survivors' emotional well-being and cultural needs. The legislation requires guidance for emergency managers on planning for the specialized needs of high-risk individuals, including providing essential supplies, and mandates clarification of eligible expenses for gender-based violence under FEMA's Public and Individual Assistance programs. Additionally, the bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand crisis counseling and case management services to explicitly address gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. It also requires all FEMA employees to be trained on how to identify, care for, and refer victims and survivors to related services, with all activities limited to disaster response and short-term recovery, subject to appropriations.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Laurel M. Lee (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted