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Easier Housing Aid for Disaster Survivors.

This act simplifies how families affected by major disasters can get housing assistance. It changes the rules for proving property rights, accepting more types of evidence, even without formal ownership documents. The goal is to speed up and ease access to support for those who lost their homes.
Key points
More ways to prove property rights: You can use various documents like repair receipts, purchase agreements, or even sworn statements to prove you lived in a damaged home, even without a deed.
Faster disaster assistance: The changes aim to accelerate the process of getting housing aid from FEMA to rebuild or repair damaged homes more quickly.
Broader definition of damage: Assistance will be available for homes that are "damaged" by a disaster, not just "uninhabitable," potentially covering more cases.
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Print number: 119_HR_426
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2025-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_426.

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 2025-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More ways to prove property rights: You can use various documents like repair receipts, purchase agreements, or even sworn statements to prove you lived in a damaged home, even without a deed.
  • Faster disaster assistance: The changes aim to accelerate the process of getting housing aid from FEMA to rebuild or repair damaged homes more quickly.
  • Broader definition of damage: Assistance will be available for homes that are "damaged" by a disaster, not just "uninhabitable," potentially covering more cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

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 2025-12-23.

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