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A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans. [S.3554]
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A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the RISE After Disaster Act of 2015 to extend by one year the increased threshold for the minimum major-disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
By Senator Risch From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-453. on 12/20/2018
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DEBRIS Act Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act [S.3556]
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DEBRIS Act Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must, by rulemaking, amend the factors for evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration to include the estimated cost of removing fallen debris from
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 10/05/2018
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State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018 [HB-7037]
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State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to permit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide capitalization grants to states to establish revolving funds to address flood risks. Revolving funds may be used to provide: (1) financial assistance to participants in the National Flood Insurance Program, including homeowners, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments; or (2) support for leveraged loans or state bonds. Financial assistance may be used for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica S. Wilson
Introduced In House on 10/05/2018
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Federal Flood Management Act of 2018 [HB-7024]
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Federal Flood Management Act of 2018 This bill directs executive agencies, including military departments, to reduce the risk of flood losses, minimize flood impacts, and restore and preserve natural floodplains. Agencies must also: (1) evaluate the effects of an action taking place in a floodplain, (2) ensure planning programs and budget requests incorporate flood hazard considerations, and (3) indicate their compliance with this bill to the Office of Management and Budget when making a request for a new authorization or appropriation. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Introduced In House on 10/02/2018
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Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 [HB-3823]
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Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 TITLE I--FEDERAL AVIATION PROGRAMS Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, the airport improvement program. (Sec. 102) The following expiring authorities are extended through March 31, 2018: the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport; the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Carlos Curbelo
Presented To President. on 09/29/2017
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Waiver of Emergency Payments Act [HB-4277]
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Waiver of Emergency Payments Act This bill directs that the federal share of assistance, including direct federal assistance, provided for Puerto Rico in connection with Hurricanes Irma and Maria under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to a major disaster (specifically, regarding essential assistance, hazard mitigation, repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities, debris removal, and federal assistance to individuals and households) shall be 100% of the eligible costs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael E. Capuano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 11/08/2017
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Recognizing the important role of chefs in responding to natural disasters. [HR-1080]
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Recognizing the important role of chefs in responding to natural disasters. Recognizes: (1) the leadership of Chef Jose Andres in founding World Central Kitchen and providing meals in multiple disaster zones, and (2) the volunteer chefs who have contributed to disaster relief efforts. Encourages U.S. agencies involved in disaster response to incorporate World Central Kitchen best practices.
Sponsored by: Rep. Norma J. Torres
Introduced In House on 09/25/2018
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Hurricane Florence Tax Relief Act [HB-6854]
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Hurricane Florence Tax Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow various tax credits, deductions, and modifications to existing rules for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Florence. With respect to individuals and businesses in the affected areas, the bill: waives the 10% additional tax on early distributions from retirement plans for up to $100,000 in distributions made on or after September 13, 2018, and before January 1, 2020; permits individuals to recontribute funds to retirement plans if the funds were distributed
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 09/20/2018
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United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2018 [HB-6506]
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United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 07/25/2018
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Puerto Rico Economic Empowerment Act of 2018 [S.3256]
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Puerto Rico Economic Empowerment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/24/2018
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Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act [S.1834]
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Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters. The duties of the committee are to: provide advice and consultation related to activities to assist at-risk individuals (people with access and functional needs that may interfere with their ability to access or receive medical care before, during, or after a disaster or emergency); evaluate and provide input to the medical and public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Special Committee On Aging. Hearings Held. on 09/20/2017
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Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act [HB-3826]
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Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/29/2017
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TSA National Deployment Force Act [HB-6461]
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TSA National Deployment Force Act TSA National Deployment Force Act (Sec. 2) This bill establishes within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) a National Deployment Office to: (1) maintain a National Deployment Force to provide the TSA with rapid and efficient response capabilities and augment homeland security operations to mitigate and reduce risk, (2) educate transportation security officers on how to participate in the force, (3) recruit and train officers to serve on the force, and (4) approve one-year appointments for officers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/05/2018
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National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 [HB-6379]
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National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through November 30, 2018.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Introduced In House on 07/16/2018
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [S.3159]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 115-290. on 06/28/2018
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Disaster Recovery Reform Act [HB-4460]
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Disaster Recovery Reform Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to modify the Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to: permit the use of technical and financial assistance to establish and carry out enforcement activities to implement codes, specifications, and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs; direct the President to establish a National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund; authorize the President's contribution to the cost of hazard
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1098, Part I. on 12/21/2018
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A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. [S.3128]
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A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through January 31, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/25/2018
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6157]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. It does not include funding for military construction,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Signed By President. on 09/28/2018
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Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. [HB-4667]
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Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. DIVISION A--DISASTER ASSISTANCE Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017 This division provides $81 billion in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 291. on 01/04/2018
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SMART Rebuilding Act Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act [HB-4455]
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SMART Rebuilding Act Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide incentives to invest in measures that increase readiness for, and resilience from, a major disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must issue comprehensive guidance on measures and investments that will be recognized for the purpose of increasing the federal share of disaster assistance. The bill authorizes the President
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael E. Capuano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 11/22/2017