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Code · BILL · 114th Congress · H.R. 1471 (Reported in House) — To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. · Sec. 311

Sec. 311. Local impact

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In making recommendations to the President regarding a major disaster declaration, the Administrator shall give greater weight and consideration to severe localized impact. Further, the Administrator shall make corresponding adjustments to the Agency’s policies and regulations. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall report to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate on the changes made to regulations and policies and the number of declarations that have been declared based on the new criteria.
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