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Proposed Waiver of Emergency Relief Rules

Original title: To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

January 10, 2025

disaster relief emergency management federal policy

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.Jan 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would change the administrative requirements for federal disaster response, potentially accelerating the delivery of aid or services during declared emergencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The agency would be subject to different regulatory requirements when managing disaster relief efforts if the bill is enacted.

Disaster-affected populations

These individuals would experience changes in the speed or process by which federal emergency aid is administered.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes allowing federal agencies to bypass specific regulatory requirements when an emergency is declared under the .

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would change the administrative requirements for federal disaster response, potentially accelerating the delivery of aid or services during declared emergencies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It seeks to remove or waive specific legal requirements that currently apply when the government declares a disaster or emergency.

Has this bill become law?

No, it is currently in the committee review stage.

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