Disaster Recovery Act of 2005

Summary

Authorizes the President, with respect to individuals and households receiving assistance for damages suffered as a result of Hurricane Katrina, to waive the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act limitations on financial assistance of a maximum $5,000 (increased below to $25,000) per household for repairs, $10,000 per household for replacement of an owner-occupied private residence, and $25,000 per individual or household for a single disaster. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to double from 7.5% to 15% of the estimated aggregate amount of federal disaster relief grants to be made with respect to a major disaster the limit on the total amount of contributions the President may make for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures in the disaster area. Increases from $5,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount of assistance per household allowable for repairs. Directs the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to: (1) administer state management costs in a consistent manner, in accordance with certain federal guidelines; and (2) implement a process under which the Director will approve or disapprove such costs within 30 days after they are submitted.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 September 2005

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  Introduced in House · EN · 13 September 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 September 2005

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