HR 5337
Disaster Assistance Equity Act of 2019
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This bill, the Disaster Assistance Equity Act of 2019, aims to ensure that residents of common interest communities – including housing cooperatives and condominiums – receive the same disaster assistance from FEMA as traditional homeowners. It clarifies definitions related to these community types and establishes procedures for removing debris and repairing essential common elements damaged by major disasters. The bill also requires FEMA to issue rules regarding debris removal and prioritizes repairs to crucial shared infrastructure within these communities.
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