A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a pilot program for the construction of temporary disaster assistance housing, and for other purposes.

1/17/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 120, also known as the Temporary Disaster Assistance Housing Pilot Program Act, aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The main goal of this bill is to establish a pilot program for the construction of temporary disaster assistance housing. This program would provide temporary housing for individuals and families who have been displaced by natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The bill outlines the requirements for the construction of these temporary housing units, including specifications for safety, accessibility, and durability. It also establishes guidelines for the allocation of funds and resources for the program, ensuring that the housing units are built in a timely and efficient manner.

In addition to providing temporary housing, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to disaster relief and emergency assistance. This may include funding for emergency response teams, disaster recovery efforts, and other necessary resources to help communities recover from natural disasters. Overall, Bill 119 s 120 aims to improve the response and recovery efforts in the face of natural disasters by providing temporary housing for those in need. This pilot program will test the effectiveness of this approach and may lead to further initiatives to support disaster-affected communities in the future.
Congress
119

Number
S - 120

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 120, also known as the Temporary Disaster Assistance Housing Pilot Program Act, aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The main goal of this bill is to establish a pilot program for the construction of temporary disaster assistance housing. This program would provide temporary housing for individuals and families who have been displaced by natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The bill outlines the requirements for the construction of these temporary housing units, including specifications for safety, accessibility, and durability. It also establishes guidelines for the allocation of funds and resources for the program, ensuring that the housing units are built in a timely and efficient manner.

In addition to providing temporary housing, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to disaster relief and emergency assistance. This may include funding for emergency response teams, disaster recovery efforts, and other necessary resources to help communities recover from natural disasters. Overall, Bill 119 s 120 aims to improve the response and recovery efforts in the face of natural disasters by providing temporary housing for those in need. This pilot program will test the effectiveness of this approach and may lead to further initiatives to support disaster-affected communities in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a pilot program for the construction of temporary disaster assistance housing, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/16/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.