Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2599
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 15, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 15, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2599
Congress
117
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
New York
Republican
New York
Democrat
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act

This bill expands the applicability of the waiver of the prohibition against duplication of benefits for disaster relief recipients following Superstorm Sandy. Under current law, the waiver period extends from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2021. This bill begins that period on October 1, 2012, through December 31, 2021. This change would permit individuals who suffered losses resulting from Superstorm Sandy and who initially applied for and received federal benefits, including Small Business Administration disaster relief loans, to receive additional federal benefits, including funds under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant for Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR), without having to repay such additional benefits.

Text (1)
April 15, 2021
Actions (3)
04/16/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
04/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:44 PM