Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026
This bill requires FEMA to update how it evaluates the need for disaster assistance to ensure fairer distribution of aid. It introduces specific point systems that prioritize local economic conditions and the actual impact on residents rather than just total costs.
Key points
Sets fixed percentage weights for disaster evaluation criteria to make the process more predictable.
Prioritizes localized impacts (40% weight) for public infrastructure assistance.
Factors in local poverty rates and median income when deciding on aid for individuals.
Applies retroactively to disaster declarations denied since January 1, 2012.
Status:
Introduced
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