Sen. Warren Introduces Bill to Help Disaster Survivors Without Property Titles Get FEMA Aid
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for further committee action.
While the bill addresses a major problem, it currently only has support from one political party. Without Republican cosponsors, it will be difficult to pass in a divided Senate.
Small business owners in disaster areas who also live on informally owned property would benefit from the expanded eligibility for housing assistance. Getting their homes repaired faster could help them return to running their businesses sooner after a disaster.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senator Elizabeth Warren and 12 Democrats reintroduced the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act to lower FEMA documentation barriers. The bill mandates FEMA accept expanded forms of residency proof, such as utility bills and pay stubs, and allow funds for property titles in disaster areas.
The legislation would allow disaster survivors to use alternative forms of evidence, such as utility bills or school records, to prove they own or live in a home. This aims to help those in informal housing or mobile homes who lack formal titles get federal assistance to rebuild after disasters.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026
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