Some local governments could apply straight to FEMA for money to buy, demolish, or move risky properties. FEMA would test whether this speeds up disaster buyouts and report results to Congress each year.
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Direct Property Acquisitions Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 374: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects local governments in disaster-prone areas that want to buy or move risky properties faster. It could also affect property owners who may receive buyout or relocation offers. States would still be consulted, but some local governments could work more directly with FEMA. FEMA would have to run the pilot, review results, and report to Congress.
Why this matters: This bill matters because some communities wait a long time to move homes and buildings out of dangerous areas. Direct local applications could make that process faster for some places. The bill would also test whether local governments can work with FEMA without as much state involvement. The answer could shape future disaster policy, but the bill does not say how much money the pilot would receive.
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Officially: Direct Property Acquisitions Act
Some local governments could apply straight to FEMA for money to buy, demolish, or move risky properties. FEMA would test whether this speeds up disaster buyouts and report results to Congress each year.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (2/3/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Direct Property Acquisitions Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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