Bills/H.R. 834

Disaster Assistance Fairness Act

Disaster Assistance Fairness Act

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Disaster Assistance Fairness Act (HR 834) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Disaster Assistance Fairness Act, introduced by Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC), aims to reform how federal disaster assistance is distributed to communities affected by natural disasters. While specific details about the bill's provisions are limited in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on ensuring that disaster aid is allocated fairly across different regions and communities, and may address concerns about consistency in how FEMA and other federal agencies process disaster relief claims. **Current Status and Impact** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

It has not advanced to the next legislative stage. The bill would primarily affect disaster victims and local governments seeking federal assistance after hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters. **Note:** More detailed information about specific provisions—such as which programs it targets or what fairness standards it would establish—would require accessing the full bill text, which was not provided here. To learn more, you can visit Congress.gov and search for "HR 834.".

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Latest Action

February 1, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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10 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 31, 2025
Last Updated
February 1, 2025
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