HOUSE 2758116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

DEBRIS Act

Last Action: 5/16/2019

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2019-05-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2019-05-15Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-05-15Introduced in House
2019-05-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-15 (00)

Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act or the DEBRIS Act

This bill authorizes disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider the estimated cost of such debris removal in evaluating a request for a major disaster declaration.

Cosponsors (2)

Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
David Loebsack (D-IA)

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief and insurance
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Solid waste and recycling

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