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Titles (2)

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Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To modify the Federal cost share of certain emergency assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to modify the activities eligible for assistance under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (3)

Date Actions Overview
11/17/2020Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5847-5848)
11/16/2020Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.
09/16/2020Introduced in House

All Actions (14)

Date Chamber All Actions
11/18/2020SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11/17/2020-3:43pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/17/2020-3:43pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5847-5848)
11/17/2020-3:27pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8266.
11/17/2020-3:27pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5849)
11/17/2020-3:27pmHouseMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
11/16/2020HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.
11/16/2020HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-580.
09/30/2020HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
09/30/2020HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
09/30/2020HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
09/17/2020HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
09/16/2020HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
09/16/2020HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (43)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]* 09/16/2020
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Sanchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]* 09/16/2020
Rep. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] 09/17/2020
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] 09/17/2020
Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] 09/17/2020
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] 09/17/2020
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] 09/21/2020
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] 09/21/2020
Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] 09/23/2020
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] 09/30/2020
Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] 10/30/2020

Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Transportation and Infrastructure09/16/2020 Referred to
09/30/2020 Markup by
11/16/2020 Reported by H. Rept. 116-580
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management09/17/2020 Referred to
09/30/2020 Discharged from
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs11/18/2020 Referred to

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Latest Summary (3)

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Passed House (11/17/2020)

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020

This bill modifies the federal cost share of certain emergency assistance relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill provides for (1) a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it; and (2) at least a 90% federal cost share of assistance provided for any emergency or major disaster declared by the President from January 1-December 31, 2020. These provisions shall apply to funds appropriated on or after this bill's enactment.

With respect to the emergency declaration issued on March 13, 2020, the President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states, Indian tribal governments, or local governments, including, among other things

  • backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined;
  • increased operating costs for essential government services due to such emergency;
  • personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and services for first responders; and
  • costs of procuring and distributing food to individuals affected by the pandemic.

The bill (1) directs the President to provide financial assistance to meet disaster-related funeral expenses (subject to the availability of appropriations), and (2) authorizes specified assistance in advance.

FEMA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to study the use of certain assistance to respond to an emergency that does not cause physical damages.

The bill extends by one year federal disaster assistance to individuals and households.