Bills · S 120
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 120Emergency Management
Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to fix common problems people face after major disasters, like long waits for housing, low-quality temporary shelters, and difficulty transitioning to permanent homes. If this bill becomes law, it could mean faster, safer, and more stable housing options for disaster victims, potentially reducing stress and improving recovery times. It also addresses the challenge of making temporary solutions sustainable by allowing them to become permanent housing.
Without this bill, disaster housing assistance would continue largely as it is, often relying on less durable options or slower construction processes, leaving many families in limbo for extended periods. This bill offers a new approach that could improve the quality of life for those impacted by natural catastrophes and streamline the recovery process, making it easier for communities to rebuild.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot program for constructing temporary disaster housing using manufactured or modular homes.
This introduces a new method for providing temporary housing after disasters, potentially speeding up availability and improving quality.
PROVISION 02
Requires housing constructed under the program to be available within 90 to 120 days after a major disaster declaration.
This aims to significantly reduce the time individuals and families spend without stable housing after a disaster.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the housing conform to various safety and construction standards, including flood insurance and building codes, and may be designed to become permanent.
This ensures that temporary housing is safer, more resilient, and can offer a long-term solution, reducing repeated displacement.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes financial assistance for closing costs for disaster-affected individuals purchasing a residential property with an affordable federal mortgage.
This helps make homeownership more accessible for those rebuilding their lives after a disaster.
PROVISION 05
Requires guidelines for transferring temporary housing to affordable housing programs after a disaster declaration terminates.
This provides a mechanism for repurposing the temporary housing for broader community benefit once the immediate disaster need passes.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in Senate
JAN 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 120
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionJan 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
Senate BillS 120Emergency Management
Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2025
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READING
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