Bills · HR 6342
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6342Emergency Management
Clean Up DEBRIS Act
INTRO DEC 1· LAST ACTION FEB 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany communities, especially those living in condos, co-ops, or mobile home parks, often face significant challenges and costs in clearing debris from their private property after a major disaster. Existing federal disaster aid might not cover these specific types of properties or the debris from individual units, leaving residents to bear the burden and expense themselves.
If this bill becomes law, it would ensure a more consistent and potentially faster recovery process for these communities by explicitly making them eligible for federal debris removal assistance under specific conditions. If it doesn't become law, these residents may continue to struggle with navigating complex rules or covering the full cost of debris removal on their own, potentially slowing down their recovery after devastating events.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill adds new definitions to the Stafford Act for 'residential common interest community,' 'condominium,' 'housing cooperative,' and 'manufactured home park.'
This officially recognizes these specific types of housing arrangements within federal disaster law, laying the groundwork for them to receive aid.
PROVISION 02
It requires the President (effectively FEMA) to issue rules stating that federal debris removal from units within these defined communities after a major disaster is considered in the public interest.
This makes it clear that federal assistance can be directed to private properties within these community types, not just public areas.
PROVISION 03
Federal debris removal for these communities is contingent upon a written determination from a state or local government that the debris poses a threat to life, public health or safety, or the community's economic recovery.
This provision ensures that local authorities retain a crucial role in assessing needs and qualifying for federal assistance.
PROVISION 04
The amendments made by this bill will apply to any major disaster or emergency declared on or after the bill's enactment date.
This clarifies that the new rules will apply to future disasters, providing a clear effective date for the expanded assistance.
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R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
7
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
DEC 1
Introduced in House
DEC 1
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6342
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 1, 2025
Last actionFeb 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 1, 2025
House BillHR 6342Emergency Management
Clean Up DEBRIS Act
INTRODUCED DEC 1, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 2, 2026
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READING
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