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Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act

USA119th CongressS-120| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by establishing a new pilot program focused on providing temporary housing after major disasters. The program authorizes the President to contract with eligible entities , such as manufacturers and retailers of manufactured or modular homes, for the construction of temporary housing units. These housing structures, limited to four units, must be available to affected individuals and households within 90 days of a major disaster declaration, with a possible 30-day extension. The bill mandates adherence to a comprehensive set of construction standards, including those for flood resistance, manufactured housing, and local building codes, while also allowing for waivers by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in coordination with FEMA. A key feature is the potential for these temporary units to transition into permanent housing , with guidelines to be established for their transfer to affordable housing programs after the disaster declaration concludes. This five-year pilot program aims to enhance the speed and quality of disaster housing relief by leveraging modular and manufactured housing solutions. Furthermore, the bill permits the President to offer financial assistance to disaster-affected individuals for closing costs when purchasing residential property through federal affordable financing options.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5515
Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5515
    Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act

USA119th CongressS-120| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by establishing a new pilot program focused on providing temporary housing after major disasters. The program authorizes the President to contract with eligible entities , such as manufacturers and retailers of manufactured or modular homes, for the construction of temporary housing units. These housing structures, limited to four units, must be available to affected individuals and households within 90 days of a major disaster declaration, with a possible 30-day extension. The bill mandates adherence to a comprehensive set of construction standards, including those for flood resistance, manufactured housing, and local building codes, while also allowing for waivers by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in coordination with FEMA. A key feature is the potential for these temporary units to transition into permanent housing , with guidelines to be established for their transfer to affordable housing programs after the disaster declaration concludes. This five-year pilot program aims to enhance the speed and quality of disaster housing relief by leveraging modular and manufactured housing solutions. Furthermore, the bill permits the President to offer financial assistance to disaster-affected individuals for closing costs when purchasing residential property through federal affordable financing options.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5515
Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5515
    Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

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