Search Results: keywords:"disaster survivors fairness act"

  • H. R. 1245 — To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:6,831

    H.R. 1245, also known as the “Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025,” aims to improve the help individuals receive from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after disasters. The bill proposes creating a unified online system to streamline disaster aid...

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    H.R. 1245 is a plan to help people get the right support from FEMA after big emergencies, by making it easier to apply for help and making sure personal information is safe. It also wants to make guides for people on what to do after disasters, while checking how well FEMA is helping and fixing any problems.

  • S. 5067 — To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,252

    The bill, titled the “Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024,” aims to improve individual assistance efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide better financial support for repairs and...

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    The "Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024" is a plan to help people who have their homes damaged by disasters by giving them money to fix things and to stop future problems, like making their houses stronger. It also wants to make sure the help is fair and transparent, but there are worries that some parts are not explained clearly enough, which might make things confusing or unfair for some people.

  • H. R. 1796 — To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported in House
    Words:7,063

    H.R. 1796, also known as the "Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023," aims to enhance the assistance provided by FEMA to individuals affected by disasters. It establishes a unified disaster application system for streamlined information sharing among federal agencies,...

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    H.R. 1796 wants to make it easier for people to get help after a disaster, like a big storm, by creating a single form to fill out and making sure help gets to them faster. It also plans to keep people's information safe and teach them about all the help they can get when they need it.