HR-1684 : Still Just a Bill

Disaster Assistance Support for Communities and Homeowners Act of 2017

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide technical assistance to a common interest community that provides essential services of a governmental nature on actions such community may take to be eligible to receive reimbursement from a grantee that receives FEMA funds for certain activities performed following a disaster declaration.

FEMA shall provide recommendations to Congress on how common areas of condominiums and housing cooperatives may be eligible for assistance.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-27IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2017-06-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5144)House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1684.House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5144-5146)House floor actions
2017-06-26FloorMr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2017-06-26CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.House floor actions
2017-06-26CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-193.House floor actions
2017-05-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-03-23CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2017-03-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2017-03-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Cooperative and condominium housing
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Housing and community development funding

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