Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act
- Last Action
- 5/27/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2021-05-27Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-27 (00)
Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household.
Specifically, FEMA must waive a debt owed to the United States related to disaster assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance (1) was distributed based on an error by FEMA and such debt is construed as a hardship, and (2) is subject to a claim or legal action.
FEMA must report to Congress on (1) actions that it will take to reduce the error rate, and (2) the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of federal disaster assistance to individuals and households and any changes made to such processes.
Cosponsors (1)
- Gary Peters (D-MI)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Debt collection
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.