Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6840
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Coronavirus Emergency Non-Congregate Housing Expansion Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 12, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 12, 2020
Latest Action
May 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6840
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Hawaii
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New York
Democrat
North Carolina
Democrat
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Coronavirus Emergency Non-Congregate Housing Expansion Act

This bill makes non-congregate shelter expenses eligible for full funding reimbursement under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) public assistance program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.

Non-congregate shelter is defined as shelter for specified individuals who test positive for, have been exposed to, or are asymptomatic of, COVID-19, as well as first responders, health care workers, emergency workers, and homeless individuals who do not require hospitalization. Such shelter may be in the form of hotels, motels, dormitories, or any other spaces that permit social distancing.

The federal share for non-congregate sheltering is increased to 100% (currently, FEMA only reimburses states, territories, and tribal governments for 75% of eligible costs incurred while performing emergency protective measures).

Text (1)
Actions (3)
05/13/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
05/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:56 PM