US HB1214 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 28 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-28 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Disaster SAVE Act Disaster Simplified Assistance Value Enhancement Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021. FEMA must submit a report to specified congressional committees by May 1, 2021, containing the results of a comprehensive review of such program, including an assessment of cost-effectiveness, speed of recovery, capacity of the grantees, past performance and accountability measures.

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Title

Disaster SAVE Act Disaster Simplified Assistance Value Enhancement Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-28SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2017-03-27HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2017-03-27HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2449)
2017-03-27HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1214.
2017-03-27HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2449-2450)
2017-03-27HouseMr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2017-03-09HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
2017-03-09HouseReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-32.
2017-02-28HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
2017-02-28HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2017-02-28HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2017-02-27HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2017-02-24HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2017-02-24HouseIntroduced in House

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