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Disaster Assistance Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-834| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2025
David Rouzer

David Rouzer

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to broaden the scope of federal disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It specifically extends eligibility to various multi-unit housing structures, including residential common interest communities , condominiums , housing cooperatives , and manufactured housing communities . The legislation achieves this by adding explicit definitions for these housing types into the Stafford Act, ensuring they are recognized for federal aid. The bill introduces two key provisions to assist these communities after a major disaster. First, it mandates rules for federal assistance for the removal of debris or wreckage from real estate owned by these entities, provided a state or local government determines it poses a threat to life, public health, or economic recovery. Second, it expands individual and household assistance to cover the repair of essential common elements , such as roofs, exterior walls, and utility access, within condominiums, manufactured housing communities, and housing cooperatives, requiring documentation of the individual's pro rata share of costs. These amendments will apply to disasters declared on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3777
Disaster Assistance Fairness Act
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-352
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3777
    Disaster Assistance Fairness Act


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-352
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Disaster Assistance Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-834| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2025
This bill aims to broaden the scope of federal disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It specifically extends eligibility to various multi-unit housing structures, including residential common interest communities , condominiums , housing cooperatives , and manufactured housing communities . The legislation achieves this by adding explicit definitions for these housing types into the Stafford Act, ensuring they are recognized for federal aid. The bill introduces two key provisions to assist these communities after a major disaster. First, it mandates rules for federal assistance for the removal of debris or wreckage from real estate owned by these entities, provided a state or local government determines it poses a threat to life, public health, or economic recovery. Second, it expands individual and household assistance to cover the repair of essential common elements , such as roofs, exterior walls, and utility access, within condominiums, manufactured housing communities, and housing cooperatives, requiring documentation of the individual's pro rata share of costs. These amendments will apply to disasters declared on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3777
Disaster Assistance Fairness Act
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-352
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3777
    Disaster Assistance Fairness Act


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-352
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
David Rouzer

David Rouzer

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

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

Emergency Management

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