State-Managed Disaster Relief Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the State-Managed Disaster Relief Act, allows state and tribal governments to request a lump-sum payment of 80% of estimated damages for certain small disasters, instead of receiving assistance through the standard Public Assistance Program. States must have an approved administrative plan and comply with environmental and civil rights laws when using these funds. The bill also establishes a reporting requirement for states to submit annual expense reports to FEMA.
Key provisions
- States and tribal governments can request a 80% lump-sum payment for small disasters.
- The payment amount is calculated based on 80% of the estimated cost of assistance.
- A state cannot receive Public Assistance Program funds for the disaster for which it received the lump-sum payment.
- Payment amounts cannot be increased or decreased based on actual costs.
- FEMA can adjust payments in unforeseen circumstances.
- States must have an approved administrative plan.
- Funds must address disaster impacts and be used in compliance with environmental and civil rights laws.
- States must submit annual expense reports to FEMA.
Who is affected
- State governments
- Indian tribal governments
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Local government agencies
- Private non-profit entities
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