FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 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 qualifying interest on disaster-related loans.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1180, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by 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.

If passed, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act would temporarily suspend the requirement for borrowers to make interest payments on their FEMA loans. This relief would apply to both existing loans and new loans issued during a specified period of time.

The bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals and businesses who are already struggling to recover from a natural disaster. By suspending interest payments, borrowers would have more flexibility in managing their finances and focusing on rebuilding their lives and businesses. It is important to note that this legislation is non-partisan and is focused solely on providing relief to those affected by natural disasters. The bill is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1180

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
House to Vote
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 qualifying interest on disaster-related loans.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1180, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by 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.

If passed, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act would temporarily suspend the requirement for borrowers to make interest payments on their FEMA loans. This relief would apply to both existing loans and new loans issued during a specified period of time.

The bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals and businesses who are already struggling to recover from a natural disaster. By suspending interest payments, borrowers would have more flexibility in managing their finances and focusing on rebuilding their lives and businesses. It is important to note that this legislation is non-partisan and is focused solely on providing relief to those affected by natural disasters. The bill is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to 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

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Latest Summary9/18/2023

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 qualifying interest ...


Latest Action4/18/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.