S.120

Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act

Introduced·1/16/25

Establishes a pilot program for temporary disaster housing under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

The Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a pilot program for constructing temporary housing for individuals and households affected by major disasters. The President will enter into a contract with an eligible entity to build temporary housing that must conform to various standards, including those of the National Flood Insurance Program and the International Residential Code. The program will terminate five years after enactment.

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Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 16, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.