House Bill 4277
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Waiver of Emergency Payments Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4277
Congress
115
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
Waiver of Emergency Payments Act
This bill directs that the federal share of assistance, including direct federal assistance, provided for Puerto Rico in connection with Hurricanes Irma and Maria under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to a major disaster (specifically, regarding essential assistance, hazard mitigation, repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities, debris removal, and federal assistance to individuals and households) shall be 100% of the eligible costs.
November 7, 2017
11/08/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
11/07/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
11/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:05 PM