HR 834 United States House · 119th Congress

Disaster Assistance Fairness Act

This bill updates disaster assistance rules to clarify eligibility for specific housing types affected by disasters. It defines "residential common interest communities" (including condos, housing co-ops, and manufactured home communities) and requires the President to issue rules allowing debris removal from these properties when a state determines it threatens safety or recovery. It also expands repair funding eligibility for essential shared areas (like roofs, elevators, and utilities) in these communities, provided residents document their share of costs. The changes apply to disasters declared after the bill's enactment, directly affecting residents of these housing types who seek federal disaster aid.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Feb 1, 2025
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Feb 1, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Jan 31, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jan 31, 2025
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