Senate Bill 2216
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 11, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2216
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) waive a debt owed to the United States related to federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to an individual or household in relation to a major disaster declared by the President between January 1, 2012, and the date of enactment of this bill, unless the debt involves fraud, the intentional presentation of a false claim, or intentional misrepresentation by the debtor or any party having an interest in the claim; and (2) reimburse a debtor for any payments already made on such a debt.
December 11, 2017
12/11/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
12/11/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:08 PM