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Fairness and Accountability of Appeals Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5310| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2025
Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, specifically targeting the appeals process for disaster assistance decisions. The primary goal is to ensure greater fairness and accountability for applicants navigating these procedures. Under the proposed changes, the Administrator would be required to reimburse attorney's fees for any applicant who successfully appeals or arbitrates a disaster assistance decision. This provision applies when an applicant receives a favorable decision following an appeal initiated under subsection (a) or arbitration under subsection (d) of Section 423 of the Act.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Fairness and Accountability of Appeals Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5310| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2025
This bill proposes an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, specifically targeting the appeals process for disaster assistance decisions. The primary goal is to ensure greater fairness and accountability for applicants navigating these procedures. Under the proposed changes, the Administrator would be required to reimburse attorney's fees for any applicant who successfully appeals or arbitrates a disaster assistance decision. This provision applies when an applicant receives a favorable decision following an appeal initiated under subsection (a) or arbitration under subsection (d) of Section 423 of the Act.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Emergency Management

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