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

Summary of Bill S 120

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.

Current Status of Bill S 120

Bill S 120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill S 120 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 16, 2025.  Bill S 120's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 120

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 120

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 120

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.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.
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