H.R. 5641 · 117th Congress

Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act

Introduced on Oct 20, 2021 by Sam Graves (R-MO-6). 5 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-189.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-189
Introduced
Oct 20, 2021
Cosponsors
5
2 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 amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Disaster relief and insurance

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Oct 10, 2022). Public domain.

Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act or the SPEED Recovery Act

This act increases to $1 million the threshold for eligibility for assistance for what qualifies as a small project under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, thereby allowing more recovery projects to proceed under simplified procedures.

The threshold must be reviewed every three years.

The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must conduct an audit, and report to Congress, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the change in the threshold.

Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Sam GravesR-MO-6Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Apr 5, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 414–11

History

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  1. Oct 20, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Oct 20, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Oct 20, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  4. Oct 21, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  5. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
  6. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  7. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  8. Mar 24, 2022Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-274.
  9. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-274.
  10. Mar 24, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
  11. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4177)
  13. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5641.
  14. Apr 5, 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.
  15. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4183)
  16. Apr 5, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 11 (Roll no. 114).(text: CR H4175)House · Roll call 114
  17. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 11 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H4175)House · Roll call 114
  18. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Apr 6, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  20. Aug 3, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  21. Sep 12, 2022Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-145.
  22. Sep 12, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-145.
  23. Sep 12, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
  24. Sep 20, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  25. Sep 20, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4876-4877; text: CR S4877)
  26. Sep 21, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  27. Sep 28, 2022 · HouseMr. Carson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H8167-8168)
  28. Sep 28, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.
  29. Sep 28, 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. (text: CR H8168)
  30. Sep 29, 2022 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 5641 are considered vacated.
  31. Sep 29, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.
  32. Sep 29, 2022 · HousePursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.
  33. Oct 4, 2022Presented to President.
  34. Oct 4, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  35. Oct 10, 2022Signed by President.
  36. Oct 10, 2022Signed by President.
  37. Oct 10, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-189.
  38. Oct 10, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-189.
  39. Nov 17, 2022 · SenateStar Print ordered on the reported bill.

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