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HR 1917 — Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2021. Enacted.

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Summary

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act This act makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress. Specifically, this act covers a project that is an acquisition and demolition project for which an entity began implementation, including planning or construction, before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must have determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, is compliant with applicable floodplain management and protection of wetland regulations and criteria, and does not require consultation under any other environmental or historic preservation law or regulation or involve any extraordinary circumstances. FEMA must report to Congress, within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter for three years, on use of the authority under this act. Such authority terminates three years after enactment.

Bill Text

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59 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment clarifies the title of the bill as the "Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act" and introduces specific language about when an entity can begin implementation of acquisition and demolition assistance projects. It states that entities may request assistance for projects regardless of whether they began planning or construction before or after the request. This change provides clearer eligibility criteria for accessing hazard mitigation assistance, affecting how projects are initiated and funded.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 332] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT.
1917 Engrossed Amendment Senate (EAS)] <DOC> In the Senate of the United States, December 14, 2022.
6119]] Public Law 117-332 117th Congress An Act To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R.
<<NOTE:
1917) entitled ``An Act to modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs, and for other purposes.'', do pass with the following AMENDMENT:
Jan.
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following:
5, - [H.R.
SECTION 1.
1917]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act.
42 USC 5170c note.>> SECTION 1.
and (ii) complies with all Federal requirements for the covered project;
and [[Page 136 STAT.
and (B) the Administrator determines that the covered project-- (i) qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of (42 U.S.C.
6120]] (ii) complies with all Federal requirements for the covered project;
and (B) <<NOTE:
Determination.>> the Administrator determines that the covered project-- (i) qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of (42 U.S.C.
Attest:
Approved January 5, 2023.
Secretary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R.
1917 (S.
1917 _______________________________________________________________________ AMENDMENT
1877):
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
No.
117-170, Pt.
1 (Comm.
on Transportation and Infrastructure).
SENATE REPORTS:
No.
117-205 (Comm.
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs) accompanying S.
1877.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol.
167 (2021):
Nov.
3, 4, considered and passed House.
Vol.
168 (2022):
Dec.
14, considered and passed Senate, amended.
Dec.
21, House concurred in Senate amendment.
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From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 4104c, 42 U.S.C. § 5133, 42 U.S.C. § 5170c

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-332.

  4. Became Public Law No: 117-332.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Mr. Malinowski moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9936-9937)

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1917.

  9. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9978-9979)

  11. Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 536).(text: CR H9936)

  12. On motion that the House suspend the rules and Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 536). (text: CR H9936)

  13. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7190)

  18. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7190)

  19. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7190)

  20. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  21. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6195-6196)

  22. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 16 (Roll no. 359).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6136-6137)

  23. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 16 (Roll no. 359). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6136-6137)

  24. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  25. Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  26. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6136-6138)

  27. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1917.

  28. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  29. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-170, Part I.

  30. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-170, Part I.

  31. Committee on Financial Services discharged.

  32. Committee on Financial Services discharged.

  33. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.

  34. Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

  35. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  36. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  37. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  38. Introduced in House

  39. Introduced in House

  40. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  41. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1917 do?
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act This act makes an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program eligible to receive such assistance for certain projects already in progress. Specifically, this act covers a project that is an acquisition and demolition project for which an entity began implementation, including planning or construction, before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must have determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, is compliant with applicable floodplain management and protection of wetland regulations and criteria, and does not require consultation under any other environmental or historic preservation law or regulation or involve any extraordinary circumstances. FEMA must report to Congress, within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter for three years, on use of the authority under this act. Such authority terminates three years after enactment.
Who sponsors HR 1917?
HR 1917 is sponsored by Fletcher, Lizzie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1917?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2021. Enacted.
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