Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024

The Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to improve assistance for individuals and households affected by major disasters. It introduces new hazard mitigation assistance to help reduce future damage, expands direct repair assistance for those unable to access financial aid, and creates a state-managed housing pilot program with transparency requirements. The bill requires FEMA to publish an interactive dashboard showing application status and approval rates, and mandates reports on assistance disparities between homeowners and renters. It also includes provisions to improve rental assistance by considering local post-disaster rent increases and requires studies on damage assessment practices and challenges faced by rural and impoverished communities. These changes aim to make disaster assistance more accessible, transparent, and equitable for all survivors, particularly those with lower incomes and renters.