What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 7046.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-09.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7046/BILLS-117hr7046ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 7046

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Increased FEMA transparency: reports on assistance and denials

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: FEMA will be required to disclose average amounts of individual assistance provided and denial rates for different income groups. The reports will help understand why some assistance applications are denied, potentially leading to improvements in the disaster relief process.

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to regularly report to Congress on how much money is provided to disaster victims and how often assistance applications are denied. This will give citizens better insight into how the disaster relief system operates and whether aid is distributed fairly, especially based on income.

Key points

FEMA will be required to disclose average amounts of individual assistance provided and denial rates for different income groups.

The reports will help understand why some assistance applications are denied, potentially leading to improvements in the disaster relief process.

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Additional Information

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit to Congress reports describing the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided to certain individuals and households and the rate of denial of such assistance, and for other purposes.

Print number: HR 7046

Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]

Process start date: 2022-03-09

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