H.R. 1917 · 117th Congress

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

Introduced on Mar 16, 2021 by Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-7). 6 cosponsors, 4 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-332.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-332
Introduced
Mar 16, 2021
Cosponsors
6
4 from the other party
Policy area
Emergency Management
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Floods and storm protection
  • Government trust funds
  • Natural disasters

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jan 5, 2023). Public domain.

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

This act makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress.

Specifically, this act covers a project that

  • is an acquisition and demolition project for which an entity began implementation, including planning or construction, before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and
  • qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must have determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, is compliant with applicable floodplain management and protection of wetland regulations and criteria, and does not require consultation under any other environmental or historic preservation law or regulation or involve any extraordinary circumstances.

FEMA must report to Congress, within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter for three years, on use of the authority under this act.

Such authority terminates three years after enactment.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Lizzie FletcherD-TX-7Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Republicans · 4

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Nov 4, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 409–16
  2. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
    Dec 21, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 393–19

History

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  1. Mar 16, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 16, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  6. Mar 24, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
  7. Mar 24, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Mar 24, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  9. Nov 2, 2021Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-170, Part I.
  10. Nov 2, 2021 · HouseReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-170, Part I.
  11. Nov 2, 2021Committee on Financial Services discharged.
  12. Nov 2, 2021 · HouseCommittee on Financial Services discharged.
  13. Nov 2, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
  14. Nov 3, 2021 · HouseMr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  15. Nov 3, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6136-6138)
  16. Nov 3, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.
  17. Nov 3, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  18. Nov 4, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6195-6196)
  19. Nov 4, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 16 (Roll no. 359).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6136-6137)House · Roll call 359
  20. Nov 4, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 16 (Roll no. 359). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6136-6137)House · Roll call 359
  21. Nov 4, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  22. Nov 15, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  23. Dec 14, 2022Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  24. Dec 14, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  25. Dec 14, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7190)
  26. Dec 14, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7190)
  27. Dec 14, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7190)
  28. Dec 15, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  29. Dec 21, 2022 · HouseMr. Malinowski moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9936-9937)
  30. Dec 21, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1917.
  31. Dec 21, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  32. Dec 21, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9978-9979)
  33. Dec 21, 2022Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 536).(text: CR H9936)House · Roll call 536
  34. Dec 21, 2022 · HouseOn motion that the House suspend the rules and Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 536). (text: CR H9936)House · Roll call 536
  35. Dec 21, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  36. Dec 28, 2022Presented to President.
  37. Dec 28, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  38. Jan 5, 2023Signed by President.
  39. Jan 5, 2023Signed by President.
  40. Jan 5, 2023Became Public Law No: 117-332.
  41. Jan 5, 2023Became Public Law No: 117-332.

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