Sec. 5. Repair and rebuilding
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Section 408(c) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174 ) is amended— by amending paragraph
(2)to read as follows: The President may provide financial assistance for the repair of owner-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure (such as a private access route) damaged by a major disaster, or with respect to individuals with disabilities, rendered inaccessible by a major disaster. The President may provide direct assistance to individuals and households who are unable to make use of financial assistance under subparagraph
(A)and when there is a lack of available resources, for— the repair of owner-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure (such as a private access route) damaged by a major disaster, or with respect to individuals with disabilities, rendered inaccessible by a disaster; and eligible hazard mitigation measures that reduce the likelihood and future damage to such residences, utilities, and infrastructure. A recipient of assistance under this subparagraph shall not be eligible for assistance under paragraph (1), unless otherwise determined by the Administrator. Assistance allowed under this paragraph may be used in coordination with other sources for the repair and rebuilding of an owner-occupied residence. A recipient of assistance provided under this paragraph shall not be required to show that the assistance can be met through other means, except insurance proceeds. ; and in paragraph
(4)by striking in cases in which and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting if the President considers it a cost effective alternative to other housing solutions, including the costs associated with temporary housing provided under this section, and long-term rebuilding costs associated with section 431. . Section 408(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(b)(1) ) is amended— by striking rendered uninhabitable and inserting damaged by a major disaster ; and by striking uninhabitable, as a result of damage caused by a major disaster and inserting damaged by a major disaster . This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to funds appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
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