FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

12/16/2024, 7:28 PM

FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as reimbursement for interest paid on a loan used for emergency or disaster recovery activities later paid for by FEMA assistance.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2672, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to individuals and businesses who have received loans from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster recovery efforts.

Under this bill, FEMA would be authorized to provide assistance to borrowers by covering the interest payments on their loans for a specified period of time. This relief would help alleviate the financial burden on those who have been affected by natural disasters and are struggling to make their loan payments.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act aims to support individuals and businesses in their recovery efforts by easing their financial obligations and allowing them to focus on rebuilding and recovering from the disaster. This bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a necessary measure to help those in need during times of crisis. Overall, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to provide much-needed assistance to individuals and businesses who have been impacted by natural disasters and are facing financial hardship as a result.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2672

Introduced on
2023-04-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as reimbursement for interest paid on a loan used for emergency or disaster recovery activities later paid for by FEMA assistance.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2672, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to individuals and businesses who have received loans from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster recovery efforts.

Under this bill, FEMA would be authorized to provide assistance to borrowers by covering the interest payments on their loans for a specified period of time. This relief would help alleviate the financial burden on those who have been affected by natural disasters and are struggling to make their loan payments.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act aims to support individuals and businesses in their recovery efforts by easing their financial obligations and allowing them to focus on rebuilding and recovering from the disaster. This bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a necessary measure to help those in need during times of crisis. Overall, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to provide much-needed assistance to individuals and businesses who have been impacted by natural disasters and are facing financial hardship as a result.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

Potential Impact
Disaster relief and insurance
Electric power generation and transmission
Government lending and loan guarantees
Interest, dividends, interest rates
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Comments

APPROVED
LC
Landyn Collins
@gem_squash_lemon_black_bean46278
This bill hurts my wallet.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/8/2023

FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as reimbursement for interest paid on a l...


Latest Action12/10/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.