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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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Summary of Bill S 5515
Bill 118 s 5515, 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 and guidelines for the construction of these temporary housing units, including the use of durable and sustainable materials, compliance with local building codes, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The program would be implemented in collaboration with state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations and private sector partners.
In addition to the construction of temporary housing units, the bill also includes provisions for the maintenance and management of these units, as well as funding for ongoing support services for individuals and families living in temporary housing. The goal of the program is to provide safe and secure housing for disaster survivors while they work to rebuild their lives and communities. Overall, the Temporary Disaster Assistance Housing Pilot Program Act seeks to improve the response and recovery efforts following natural disasters by providing much-needed housing assistance to those in need.
The bill outlines the requirements and guidelines for the construction of these temporary housing units, including the use of durable and sustainable materials, compliance with local building codes, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The program would be implemented in collaboration with state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations and private sector partners.
In addition to the construction of temporary housing units, the bill also includes provisions for the maintenance and management of these units, as well as funding for ongoing support services for individuals and families living in temporary housing. The goal of the program is to provide safe and secure housing for disaster survivors while they work to rebuild their lives and communities. Overall, the Temporary Disaster Assistance Housing Pilot Program Act seeks to improve the response and recovery efforts following natural disasters by providing much-needed housing assistance to those in need.
Current Status of Bill S 5515
Bill S 5515 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2024. Bill S 5515 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2024.  Bill S 5515's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5515
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5515
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5515
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5515
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