Bills · S 566
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 566Emergency Management
REPLACE Act
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because losing essential documents after a disaster creates a significant hurdle for recovery. Without identification, it can be difficult to access housing, apply for jobs, enroll children in school, or even prove identity for further disaster assistance. By automatically waiving the fees for replacing these critical documents, the bill removes a financial and logistical burden from individuals and families who are already struggling to rebuild their lives.
If this bill becomes law, disaster victims would save money and time, making their path to recovery smoother and faster. If it doesn't pass, people will continue to face fees and potential bureaucratic delays in replacing vital identification, adding stress and cost during an already difficult time. This change could help ensure a more efficient and compassionate federal response to natural disasters.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to automatically waive fees for replacing critical documents (like passports or licenses) for individuals and households affected by major disasters.
This removes a significant financial and administrative burden on disaster victims already facing immense challenges.
PROVISION 02
The fee waiver applies if the individual or household receives assistance under the federal Individuals and Households Program and their critical document was destroyed.
It targets aid to those most severely impacted and already receiving federal support, ensuring resources are directed where needed.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to publicly announce the availability of these fee waivers on their websites.
This ensures that affected individuals are aware of the assistance available to them, maximizing the benefit of the waiver program.
PROVISION 04
Requires USCIS and the Department of State to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of waivers granted and their cost.
This provides transparency and accountability for the program, allowing Congress to monitor its effectiveness and financial impact.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in Senate
FEB 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 566
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
Senate BillS 566Emergency Management
REPLACE Act
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
