| Bill | S 1484 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | Senate Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
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.
Bill Title
DEBRIS Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-05-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2019-05-15: Introduced in Senate
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.