Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018

House Bill 6499 - Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:41:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6499 Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:41 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6499

Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018

This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration to issue loans to qualified homeowners for pre-disaster mitigation activities such as home elevation, enhancements to strengthen roofs, and earthquake retrofitting.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6499

Bill HR 6499 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2018. Bill HR 6499 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2018. Bill HR 6499's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of July 24, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6499

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6499

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Fires

- Floods and storm protection

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Housing finance and home ownership

- Interest, dividends, interest rates

- Natural disasters

- Residential rehabilitation and home repair

- Small Business Administration

- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6499

Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018

To amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes.

Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018