Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024

12/24/2024, 12:23 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 741.
Bill 118 s 5067, also known as the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide assistance and support to individuals and communities that have been affected by natural disasters.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Disaster Survivor Assistance Fund, which would provide financial assistance to individuals and families who have suffered losses due to natural disasters. This fund would help cover expenses such as temporary housing, medical care, and other essential needs in the aftermath of a disaster.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for individuals to apply for and receive disaster assistance. This includes simplifying the application process and ensuring that assistance is provided in a timely manner to those in need. Furthermore, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024 seeks to address disparities in the distribution of disaster assistance by ensuring that all individuals and communities, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background, have equal access to support and resources. Overall, this bill is designed to provide much-needed assistance and support to individuals and communities that have been impacted by natural disasters, with the goal of ensuring fairness and equity in the distribution of disaster assistance.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5067

Introduced on
2024-09-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/17/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 741.
Bill 118 s 5067, also known as the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide assistance and support to individuals and communities that have been affected by natural disasters.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Disaster Survivor Assistance Fund, which would provide financial assistance to individuals and families who have suffered losses due to natural disasters. This fund would help cover expenses such as temporary housing, medical care, and other essential needs in the aftermath of a disaster.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for individuals to apply for and receive disaster assistance. This includes simplifying the application process and ensuring that assistance is provided in a timely manner to those in need. Furthermore, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024 seeks to address disparities in the distribution of disaster assistance by ensuring that all individuals and communities, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background, have equal access to support and resources. Overall, this bill is designed to provide much-needed assistance and support to individuals and communities that have been impacted by natural disasters, with the goal of ensuring fairness and equity in the distribution of disaster assistance.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action12/19/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 741.