House Bill 2758
116th Congress(2019-2020)
DEBRIS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2758
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act or the DEBRIS Act
This bill authorizes disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider the estimated cost of such debris removal in evaluating a request for a major disaster declaration.
May 15, 2019
05/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
05/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:25 PM