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H.R. 1214: Disaster SAVE Act

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About the bill

Source: Republican Policy Committee

H.R. 1214 temporarily increases FEMA’s simplified projects threshold for disaster recovery public assistance to $500,000. The Act sunsets on September 30, 2021.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Sponsor. Representative for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2017
Length: 3 pages
Introduced:

Feb 24, 2017

Status:

Passed House (Senate next) on Mar 27, 2017

This bill passed in the House on March 27, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Prognosis:

3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Feb 24, 2017
 
Introduced

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Feb 28, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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Mar 9, 2017
 
Reported by House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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Mar 27, 2017
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 1214 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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