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HR 1338119th CongressIn Committee
REPLACE Act
Introduced: Feb 13, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-Colorado)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The REPLACE Act amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act to automatically waive critical document fees (like passports and licenses) for individuals affected by major disasters.
Key Points
- 1Requires automatic fee waivers for critical documents lost in major disasters
- 2Applies to individuals receiving assistance under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program
- 3Covers passport and immigration document fees
- 4Requires public notice of fee waiver availability on relevant agency websites
- 5Mandates annual reporting on number and cost of fee waivers granted
- 6Amends existing Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
Impact Areas
Disaster recovery assistanceFEMA assistance programsDocument replacement for disaster victimsFederal fee waiver policiesImmigration and passport services during emergencies
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