EQUIP Act of 2024
The EQUIP Act of 2024 establishes a new "disaster deductible" for states receiving federal disaster aid under the Stafford Act. This deductible, calculated annually starting in 2025, is based on a state's population (3 times the latest Census population) plus adjustments for prior federal disaster assistance. It directly affects states by requiring them to cover this deductible amount before receiving full federal funding for permanent disaster repairs (Category C-G under Section 406). The bill specifies that state/local funds used to meet non-Federal share requirements cannot count toward this deductible.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 4, 2024
Last action Dec 19, 2024
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
5
Amendments
1
Dec 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-932.
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 31.
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Perry
RRepublican
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