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Fema Assistance Relief Act of 2020

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 17, 2020
Location: Washington, DC


This bill recognizes that 2020 has been an unusual year with multiple and layered disaster declarations, and it would adjust the Federal cost share for disasters declared this year, including for COVID.

H.R. 8266 would also clarify the types of FEMA assistance available for the COVID response, including testing, food distribution, and personal protective equipment, and it would strengthen oversight of these funds.

Mr. Speaker, I commend Chairman DeFazio for his work on this bill, as well as his staff, and many other Members who have contributed. I urge support of this legislation.

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Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 8266 will help communities recovering from recent disasters and support the nationwide effort to respond to the COVID pandemic.

Mr. Speaker, I urge support of this important legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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