United States 116th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 13 D · 4 R cosponsors

HR 3702 — Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Summary

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for certain procedures related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBR-DR) Program and adds new program requirements, including with respect to coordination of benefits, precertification for grant assistance, and allocation of grant funds. Additionally, the bill expands CDBG-DR assistance to Puerto Rico. Finally, the bill establishes the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment removes the section on "Public consultation" that outlines minimum requirements for grantees in developing their plan. As a result, there are no longer specific guidelines regarding how grantees must engage the public in the planning process. This change could influence how grantees decide to involve community stakeholders when creating their plans.

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3702 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3702 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3702 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide disaster assistance to States, Puerto Rico, units of general local government, and Indian tribes under a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes.
3702 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2019 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide disaster assistance to States, Puerto Rico, units of general local government, and Indian tribes under a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes.
``(4) Public consultation.-- In developing the plan required under paragraph (1), a grantee shall, at a minimum-- ``(A) consult with affected residents, stakeholders, local governments, and public housing authorities to assess needs;
``(4) Public consultation.--In developing the plan required under paragraph (1), a grantee shall, at a minimum-- ``(A) consult with affected residents, stakeholders, local governments, and public housing authorities to assess needs;
``(2) Availability of information.-- In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary may make full and unredacted information available to academic and research institutions for the purpose of research into the equitable distribution of recovery funds, adherence to civil rights protections, and other areas.
``(2) Availability of information.--In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary may make full and unredacted information available to academic and research institutions for the purpose of research into the equitable distribution of recovery funds, adherence to civil rights protections, and other areas.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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3702 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide disaster assistance to States, Puerto Rico, units of general local government, and Indian tribes under a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes.
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Sections of law this bill changes

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Community development · 42 U.S.C. ch. 69 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 12 U.S.C. § 1701q, 12 U.S.C. § 4568, 26 U.S.C. § 42, 42 U.S.C. § 5155, 42 U.S.C. § 5304, 42 U.S.C. § 5306, 42 U.S.C. § 8013, 42 U.S.C. § 11302, 42 U.S.C. § 11360

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new program for disaster recovery assistance under the community development block grant framework.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    SEC. 123. CDBG-DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE. (a) Authority; Use.--The Secretary may provide assistance under this section to States, including Puerto Rico, units of general local government, and Indian tribes for necessary expenses for activities authorized under this title related to disaster relief, resiliency, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing, mitigation, and economic revitalization in the most impacted and distressed areas (as such term shall be defined by the Secretary by regulation) resulting from a major disaster declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).

    This addition creates a framework for providing disaster recovery assistance under existing community development block grant programs.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    For the allocation of funds, the Secretary shall include an additional amount for mitigation that is not less than 45 percent of the amount allocated for such grantee for unmet needs.

    This ensures that a minimum of 45% of allocated funds is specifically designated for mitigation efforts.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    Except as provided in paragraph (3), after the enactment of an Act making funds available for assistance under this section, the Secretary shall allocate for grantees, based on the best available data all funds provided for assistance under this section within 60 days of the date of the enactment of such Act.

    This establishes a timeline for the allocation of disaster recovery funds, requiring action within 60 days of appropriations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    The Secretary shall notify the Congress of progress on or delay in receiving the necessary information within 60 days following declaration of such a major disaster and monthly thereafter until all necessary information is received.

    This mandates transparency and accountability in the allocation process by requiring the Secretary to keep Congress informed.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    In all cases, the Secretary shall coordinate with other agencies to obtain data on recovery needs, including the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

    This improves coordination among federal agencies involved in disaster recovery.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5155

    Funds made available under this subsection shall be used in accordance with section 312 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155), as amended by section 1210 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (division D, Public Law 115-254), and such rules as may be prescribed under such section.

    This aligns disaster assistance funding with existing regulations governing the provision of disaster relief.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    Households having the lowest incomes shall be prioritized for assistance under this subsection until all unmet needs are satisfied for families having an income up to 120 percent of the median for the area.

    This ensures that low-income households are prioritized in disaster recovery assistance.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5301

    In developing the plan required under paragraph (1), a grantee shall, at a minimum consult with affected residents, stakeholders, local governments, and public housing authorities to assess needs.

    This requirement enhances community involvement and assessment in the planning of disaster recovery efforts.

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  2. Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8914-8926)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3702.

  5. 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.

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8939-8940)

  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 290 - 118 (Roll no. 625).(text: CR H8914-8917)

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 290 - 118 (Roll no. 625). (text: CR H8914-8917)

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

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 0.

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.

  15. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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 3702 do?
Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for certain procedures related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBR-DR) Program and adds new program requirements, including with respect to coordination of benefits, precertification for grant assistance, and allocation of grant funds. Additionally, the bill expands CDBG-DR assistance to Puerto Rico. Finally, the bill establishes the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund.
Who sponsors HR 3702?
HR 3702 is sponsored by Wagner, Ann (Republican), Meeks, Gregory W. (Democratic), Vargas, Juan (Democratic), Garcia, Sylvia R. (Democratic), San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (Democratic), Axne, Cynthia (Democratic), Gonzalez, Vicente (Democratic), Hill, J. French (Republican), Maloney, Carolyn B. (Democratic), Cleaver, Emanuel (Democratic), Craig, Angie (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), Brooks, Susan W. (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), and Green, Al (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3702?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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