Disaster Housing Flexibility Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- May 7, 2025
What it does
The Disaster Housing Flexibility Act of 2025 would amend the Stafford Act to create an alternative block grant program allowing states to receive federal funds for temporary housing assistance after a major disaster declaration, instead of individuals applying directly for aid. States would need to apply for the grant, consult with FEMA on cost assessments, and could request a single adjustment if initial funding proves insufficient. Recipient states must submit detailed reports on fund usage and program effectiveness, and any remaining funds after recovery may be used for preparedness or mitigation activities, while individuals in participating states would no longer be eligible for direct…
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