S.4388

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026

Introduced·4/27/26

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026 provides disaster assistance to families affected by major disasters.

The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026 aims to provide necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters. The bill allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider a wide range of evidence to determine eligibility for assistance, including utility bills, merchant statements, and other documentation. It also mandates the creation of a declarative statement form for applicants to self-certify their eligibility, exempt from notarization and public comment periods.

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Current
Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 27

Senate

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