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To revise the standards for eligibility for community development block grant disaster recovery grants, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6092

Bill 117 hr 6092, also known as the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant Eligibility Act, aims to update the criteria for receiving disaster recovery grants through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program provides funding to states and local governments to assist in disaster recovery efforts following natural disasters.

The bill proposes revisions to the current eligibility standards for receiving CDBG disaster recovery grants in order to streamline the application process and ensure that funds are distributed more efficiently to communities in need. The goal is to make it easier for states and local governments to access these funds and expedite the recovery process for communities affected by disasters.

In addition to updating eligibility standards, the bill also includes provisions for increased oversight and accountability measures to ensure that funds are used appropriately and effectively. This includes requirements for regular reporting on the use of funds and audits to prevent fraud and misuse. Overall, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant Eligibility Act seeks to improve the effectiveness of the CDBG program in providing assistance to communities in need following natural disasters. By revising eligibility standards and implementing stronger oversight measures, the bill aims to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and efficiently to support the recovery efforts of communities across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 6092

This bill modifies factors that must be considered in allocating community development disaster recovery block grants.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from establishing a minimum threshold dollar amount when determining whether a ZIP code's damages related to housing are sufficient to qualify. Instead, the bill requires HUD to consider any ZIP code for which the median household income is less than 75% of the national median household income as having sufficient damage for that purpose.

Current Status of Bill HR 6092

Bill HR 6092 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2021. Bill HR 6092 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 30, 2021.  Bill HR 6092's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of November 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6092

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6092

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6092

To revise the standards for eligibility for community development block grant disaster recovery grants, and for other purposes.
To revise the standards for eligibility for community development block grant disaster recovery grants, and for other purposes.

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