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Hurricane Sandy Debt Forgiveness: Relief for Disaster-Affected Communities

This act aims to cancel federal loan debts and disaster assistance debts incurred after Hurricane Sandy and other major disasters between 2006 and 2021. This means individuals and communities who received such aid may be relieved of repayment obligations, providing financial relief and facilitating post-disaster recovery.
Key points
Cancellation of uncollected federal community disaster loans issued between 2006 and 2021 for major disasters, including Hurricane Sandy.
Waiver of individual and household debts related to unauthorized, but non-fraudulent, use of federal disaster assistance provided between 2006 and 2021.
Exclusion of debt waivers in cases involving fraud by the debtor.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5778
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Security After Sandy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5778.

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 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cancellation of uncollected federal community disaster loans issued between 2006 and 2021 for major disasters, including Hurricane Sandy.
  • Waiver of individual and household debts related to unauthorized, but non-fraudulent, use of federal disaster assistance provided between 2006 and 2021.
  • Exclusion of debt waivers in cases involving fraud by the debtor.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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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