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Easier Access to Disaster Mitigation Assistance

New rules make it easier for citizens and local authorities to get financial help for disaster recovery projects, like those involving demolition or property acquisition after natural disasters. This means faster support for those who started demolition or property buyouts before formally applying for aid. The law aims to speed up recovery and reduce bureaucracy in crisis situations.
Key points
Financial assistance can now be obtained for demolition and property acquisition projects, even if work began before applying for support.
Simplified qualification procedures for projects with minimal environmental impact, speeding up the funding process.
Support applies to hazard mitigation assistance programs, including flood-related programs.
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2022-12-22
For 393
Against 19
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1917
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
Voting date: 2022-12-22
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 536
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1917.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial assistance can now be obtained for demolition and property acquisition projects, even if work began before applying for support.
  • Simplified qualification procedures for projects with minimal environmental impact, speeding up the funding process.
  • Support applies to hazard mitigation assistance programs, including flood-related programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-332.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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