Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act
This bill expands eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance by broadening the types of evidence considered proof of property ownership for survivors without formal deeds. It allows applicants to submit documents like property tax receipts, mortgage records, insurance papers, or even death certificates (in states without will requirements) to demonstrate "constructive ownership" of their home. The bill also permits a simple signed declaration under penalty of perjury - without notarization - to support claims when other evidence is insufficient. These changes apply to disaster assistance funds appropriated after the bill's enactment, directly helping individuals affected by major disasters who lack traditional ownership documentation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 16, 2025
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2
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Pablo José Hernández
DDemocratic
Co
Young Kim
RRepublican
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