,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #dhb #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cjib ,report ,no4 #aag-add ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #bg1 #bjba,mr4 ,padilla 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 and ,mr4 ,lujn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,september #ab1 #bjbb,reported by ,mr4 ,carper 7for ,mr4 ,peters71 with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act to improve the provision of certain disaster assistance1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,fema ,improvement1 ,reform1 and ,efficiency ,act of #bjba or the ,,fire ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act-- 7#a7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,agency2 7#b7 the term ,agency means the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#c7 the term emergency means an emergency declared or determined to exist by the ,president under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia72 7#d7 the terms ,indian tribal government1 local government1 and ,state have the meanings given such terms in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb72 and 7#e7 the term major disaster means a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 #c4 ,authority for relocation projects 7a7 ,eligibility for assistance ,an eligible applicant seeking public mitigation assistance under section #djf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7 or section #acff of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd;c7 may be eligible to receive such assistance for the relocation of an eligible structure if the entity-- 7#a7 demonstrates that-- 7,a7 the structure is at risk from future damage1 based on the most recently conducted hazard map or ,state or local expert risk assessment1 regardless of whether the risk is of repetitive or heavy damage2 7,b7 the overall relocation project reduces the risk to the structure and is cost effective2 and 7,c7 the overall relocation project does not increase risk to adjacent structures2 7#b7 complies with all other eligibility requirements for relocation projects2 and 7#c7 complies with ,federal requirements for the project4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall apply to a major disaster declared by the ,president on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #d4 ,red flag warnings and predisaster actions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,national ,weather ,service of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study of1 develop recommendations for1 and initiate a process for the use of ,red ,flag ,warnings and similar weather alert and notification methods1 including the use of emerging technologies1 to establish-- 7,a7 plans and actions1 consistent with law1 that can be implemented prior to a wildfire event1 including pre-impact disaster declarations and surge operations1 that can limit the impact1 duration1 or severity of the fire2 and 7,b7 mechanisms to increase interagency collaboration to expedite the delivery of disaster assistance2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a comprehensive report regarding the study described in paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations of the ,administrator1 and the activities of the ,administrator to carry out paragraph 7#a74 #e4 ,assistance for wildfire damage ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate regarding-- 7#a7 the application for assistance and consistency of assistance provided by the ,agency in response to wildfires2 and 7#b7 the kinds of damage that result from wildfires4 #f4 ,,gao report on gaps ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that examines-- 7#a7 gaps in the policies of the ,agency related to wildfires1 when compared to other hazards2 7#b7 disparities in regulations and guidance issued by the ,administrator1 including any oversight of the programs of the ,agency1 when addressing impacts of wildfires and other hazards2 7#c7 ways to shorten the period of time between the initiating of and the distribution of assistance1 reimbursements1 and grants2 7#d7 the effectiveness of the programs of the ,agency in addressing wildfire hazards2 7#e7 ways to improve the ability of the ,agency to assist ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments to prepare for1 respond to1 recover from1 and mitigate against wildfire hazards2 7#f7 revising the application process for assistance relating to wildfires to more effectively assess uninsured and underinsured losses and serious needs2 and 7#g7 with respect to the community development block grant disaster recovery and mitigation programs authorized under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47-- 7,a7 establishing clear triggers for the appropriation of funds related to those programs based on the declaration of a major disaster that reaches identified thresholds2 and 7,b7 amending title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 to permanently establish the requirements for those programs and allow for the development of pre-disaster action plans4 #g4 ,crisis counseling cultural competency ,section #daf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,cultural competency ,the ,president shall1 in consultation with affected ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments and cultural experts1 ensure that any individual providing professional counseling services to victims of a major disaster as authorized under subsection 7a71 including those working for nonprofit partners and recovery organizations1 is appropriately trained to address-- 7#a7 cultural competency and respectful care practices2 and 7#b7 impacts from major disasters in communities1 and to individuals1 with socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds4 4 #h4 ,case management cultural competency ,section #dbf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,cultural competency ,the ,president shall1 in consultation with affected ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments and cultural experts1 ensure that any individual providing case management services to victims of a major disaster as authorized under subsection 7a71 including those working for nonprofit partners and recovery organizations1 is appropriately trained to address-- 7#a7 cultural competency and respectful care practices2 and 7#b7 impacts from major disasters in communities1 and to individuals1 with socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds4 4 #i4 ,study and plan for disaster housing assistance 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study and develop a plan1 consistent with law1 under which the ,agency will address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as-- 7,a7 the lack of proof of ownership or ownership documentation2 7,b7 the presence of multiple families within a single household2 and 7,c7 the near loss of a community1 with the majority of homes destroyed in that community1 including as a result of a wildfire1 earthquake1 or other event causing a major disaster2 and 7#b7 make recommendations for legislative changes needed to address-- 7,a7 the unmet needs of survivors of major disasters or emergencies who are unable to document or prove ownership of the household2 7,b7 the presence of multiple families within a single household2 and 7,c7 the near loss of a community1 with the majority of homes destroyed in that community1 including as a result of a wildfire1 earthquake1 or other event causing a major disaster4 7b7 ,comprehensive report ,the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that provides a detailed discussion of the plans developed under subsection 7a77#a7 and the recommendations of the ,administrator under subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after submission of the report and recommendations under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall brief the committees described in subsection 7b7 on the findings and any recommendations made pursuant to this section4 #aj4 ,reimbursement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate regarding the extent to which the ,agency is using housing solutions proposed by a ,state or local government to reduce the time or cost required to implement housing solutions after a major disaster4 #aa4 ,wildfire insurance study by the national academies 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study of-- 7,a7 potential solutions to address the availability and affordability of insurance for wildfire perils in all regions of the ,united ,states1 including consideration of a national all natural hazards insurance program2 7,b7 the ability of ,states1 communities1 and individuals to mitigate wildfire risks1 including the affordability and feasibility of such mitigation activities2 7,c7 the current and potential future effects of land use policies and building codes on the potential solutions2 7,d7 the reasons why many properties at risk of wildfire lack insurance coverage2 7,e7 the role of insurers in providing incentives for wildfire risk mitigation efforts2 7,f7 the state of catastrophic insurance and reinsurance markets and the approaches in providing insurance protection to different sectors of the population of the ,united ,states2 7,g7 the role of the ,federal ,government and ,state and local governments in providing incentives for feasible wildfire risk mitigation efforts and the cost of providing assistance in the absence of insurance2 7,h7 the state of modeling and mapping wildfire risk and solutions for accurately and adequately identifying future wildfire risk2 7,i7 approaches to insuring wildfire risk in the ,united ,states2 and 7,j7 such other issues that may be necessary or appropriate for the report4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the agreement to conduct the study described in subsection 7a71 shall require that1 in conducting the study1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall consult with ,state insurance regulators1 consumer organizations1 representatives of the insurance and reinsurance industry1 policyholders1 and other organizations and experts1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,submission ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress the results of the study commissioned under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #ab4 ,increased cap for emergency declarations based on regional cost of living ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate regarding the benefits and drawbacks of establishing a maximum amount for assistance provided for an emergency that is based on the cost of living in the region in which the emergency occurs4 #ac4 ,facilitating disposal of temporary transportable housing units to survivors ,section #djh7;d77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;d77#b77;,b77i77 is amended by inserting 1 with priority given to a survivor of a major disaster who suffered a property loss as a result of the major disaster after any person4 #ad4 ,deadline on code enforcement and floodplain management cost eligibility ,section #djf7;a77#b77;,d7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;a77#b77;,d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking period of not more than #ahj days and all that follows and inserting the following3 period of-- 7i7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 not more than #a year after the major disaster is declared2 or 7ii7 for flooding and other natural catastrophes1 including a major disaster declared in relation to a fire or earthquake1 not more than #a year after the date on which incident occurs or the major disaster is declared4 4 #ae4 ,permit applications for ,tribal upgrades to ,emergency ,operations ,centers ,section #fad7;a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaif;c7a77 is amended by inserting and ,indian tribal governments after grants to ,states4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,fema ,improvement1 ,reform1 and ,efficiency ,act of #bjbb or the ,,fire ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act-- 7#a7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,agency2 7#b7 the term ,agency means the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#c7 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the term emergency means an emergency declared or determined to exist by the ,president under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia72 7#e7 the terms ,indian tribal government1 local government1 and ,state have the meanings given such terms in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb72 and 7#f7 the term major disaster means a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 #c4 ,report on relocation assistance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report regarding the use of relocation assistance under sections #bjc1 #djd1 and #djf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc1 #eagj;c1 #eagb7 for wildfire risk to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,any information on relocation projects that have been carried out due to fire risks or denied by the ,agency1 including the number and value of projects either carried out or denied4 7#b7 ,a discussion of the possible benefits or disadvantages of providing relocation assistance that may reduce1 but not eliminate1 the risk of loss due to wildfires4 7#c7 ,a discussion of how the ,agency may optimize relocation assistance when entire ,states or geographic areas are considered subject to a fire risk4 7#d7 ,an analysis of whether other mitigation measures are more cost-effective than relocation assistance when the applicant is applying to move from a high-risk to a medium-risk or low-risk area with respect to wildfires4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the need for the ,federal ,government to produce wildfire maps that identify high-risk1 moderate-risk1 and low-risk wildfire zones4 7#f7 ,an analysis of whether other mitigation measures promote greater resilience to wildfires when compared to relocation or1 if additional data is required in order to carry out such an analysis1 a discussion of the additional data required4 7#g7 ,a discussion of the ability of ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments to demonstrate fire risk1 and whether the level of this ability impacts the ability of ,states1 local governments1 or ,indian tribal governments to access relocation assistance1 including an assessment of existing fire mapping products and capabilities and recommendations on redressing any gaps in the ability of the ,agency to assist ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments in demonstrating fire risk4 7#h7 ,an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the scope of the data available to the ,agency regarding historical wildfire losses2 7,b7 how such data is utilized in benefit-cost analysis determinations by the ,agency2 7,c7 what additional data1 if any1 may be pertinent to such determinations2 and 7,d7 what1 if any1 alternative methods may be relevant to the determination of cost effectiveness4 7#i7 ,a discussion of the extent to which the decision process for relocation assistance appropriately considers the change in future risks for wildfires due to a changing climate4 7#aj7 ,an analysis of whether statutes and regulations regarding relocation assistance by the ,agency present barriers for ,states1 local governments1 or ,indian tribal governments trying to access funding to reduce wildfire risk4 7#aa7 ,an analysis of-- 7,a7 how1 if at all1 the ,agency has modified policies and procedures to determine the eligibility of proposed relocation or mitigation projects with respect to wildfires2 7,b7 the cost effectiveness of such projects1 in light of the increasing losses and obligations for wildfires in recent years2 and 7,c7 the effectiveness of any modifications described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#ab7 ,an analysis of how1 if at all1 recent changes in the availability of fire insurance has resulted in modifications of policy or procedure with respect to determining the cost efficacy of relocation assistance for wildfires4 7#ac7 ,an analysis of how to define repetitive loss and repetitively damaged properties in the context of wildfires4 7#ad7 ,a discussion of whether any legislative1 regulatory1 or policy changes are necessary for the ,agency to better implement relocation assistance to reduce risk from wildfires4 7#ae7 ,other related issues that the ,administrator determines appropriate4 #d4 ,red flag warnings and predisaster actions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,national ,weather ,service of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study of1 develop recommendations for1 and initiate a process for the use of ,red ,flag ,warnings and similar weather alert and notification methods1 including the use of emerging technologies1 to establish-- 7,a7 plans and actions1 consistent with law1 that can be implemented prior to a wildfire event1 including pre-impact disaster declarations and surge operations1 that can limit the impact1 duration1 or severity of the fire2 and 7,b7 mechanisms to increase interagency collaboration to expedite the delivery of disaster assistance2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a comprehensive report regarding the study described in paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations of the ,administrator1 and the activities of the ,administrator to carry out paragraph 7#a74 #e4 ,assistance for wildfire damage ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding-- 7#a7 the application for assistance and consistency of assistance provided by the ,agency in response to wildfires2 and 7#b7 the kinds of damage that result from wildfires4 #f4 ,,gao report on gaps ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that examines-- 7#a7 gaps in the policies of the ,agency related to wildfires1 when compared to other hazards2 7#b7 disparities in regulations and guidance issued by the ,administrator1 including any oversight of the programs of the ,agency1 when addressing impacts of wildfires and other hazards2 7#c7 ways to shorten the period of time between the initiating of and the distribution of assistance1 reimbursements1 and grants2 7#d7 the effectiveness of the programs of the ,agency in addressing wildfire hazards2 7#e7 ways to improve the ability of the ,agency to assist ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments to prepare for1 respond to1 recover from1 and mitigate against wildfire hazards2 7#f7 revising the application process for assistance relating to wildfires to more effectively assess uninsured and underinsured losses and serious needs2 and 7#g7 ways to improve the disaster assistance programs of agencies other than the ,agency4 #g4 ,crisis counseling cultural competency ,section #daf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,cultural competency ,the ,president shall1 in consultation with affected ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments and cultural experts1 ensure that any individual providing professional counseling services to victims of a major disaster as authorized under subsection 7a71 including those working for nonprofit partners and recovery organizations1 is appropriately trained to address-- 7#a7 cultural competency and respectful care practices2 and 7#b7 impacts from major disasters in communities1 and to individuals1 with socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds4 4 #h4 ,case management cultural competency ,section #dbf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,cultural competency ,the ,president shall1 in consultation with affected ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribal governments and cultural experts1 ensure that any individual providing case management services to victims of a major disaster as authorized under subsection 7a71 including those working for nonprofit partners and recovery organizations1 is appropriately trained to address-- 7#a7 cultural competency and respectful care practices2 and 7#b7 impacts from major disasters in communities1 and to individuals1 with socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds4 4 #i4 ,study and plan for disaster housing assistance 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study and develop a plan1 consistent with law1 under which the ,agency will address providing housing assistance to survivors of major disasters or emergencies when presented with challenges such as-- 7,a7 the lack of proof of ownership or ownership documentation2 7,b7 the presence of multiple families within a single household2 and 7,c7 the near loss of a community1 with the majority of homes destroyed in that community1 including as a result of a wildfire1 earthquake1 or other event causing a major disaster2 and 7#b7 make recommendations for legislative changes needed to address-- 7,a7 the unmet needs of survivors of major disasters or emergencies who are unable to document or prove ownership of the household2 7,b7 the presence of multiple families within a single household2 and 7,c7 the near loss of a community1 with the majority of homes destroyed in that community1 including as a result of a wildfire1 earthquake1 or other event causing a major disaster4 7b7 ,comprehensive report ,the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that provides a detailed discussion of the plans developed under subsection 7a77#a7 and the recommendations of the ,administrator under subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after submission of the report and recommendations under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the findings and any recommendations made pursuant to this section4 #aj4 ,reimbursement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the extent to which the ,agency is using housing solutions proposed by a ,state or local government to reduce the time or cost required to implement housing solutions after a major disaster4 #aa4 ,wildfire insurance study by the national academies 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study of-- 7,a7 potential solutions to address the availability and affordability of insurance for wildfire perils in all regions of the ,united ,states1 including consideration of a national all natural hazards insurance program2 7,b7 the ability of ,states1 communities1 and individuals to mitigate wildfire risks1 including the affordability and feasibility of such mitigation activities2 7,c7 the current and potential future effects of land use policies and building codes on the potential solutions2 7,d7 the reasons why many properties at risk of wildfire lack insurance coverage2 7,e7 the role of insurers in providing incentives for wildfire risk mitigation efforts2 7,f7 the state of catastrophic insurance and reinsurance markets and the approaches in providing insurance protection to different sectors of the population of the ,united ,states2 7,g7 the role of the ,federal ,government and ,state and local governments in providing incentives for feasible wildfire risk mitigation efforts and the cost of providing assistance in the absence of insurance2 7,h7 the state of modeling and mapping wildfire risk and solutions for accurately and adequately identifying future wildfire risk2 7,i7 approaches to insuring wildfire risk in the ,united ,states2 and 7,j7 such other issues that may be necessary or appropriate for the report4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the agreement to conduct the study described in subsection 7a7 shall require that1 in conducting the study1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall consult with ,state insurance regulators1 consumer organizations1 representatives of the insurance and reinsurance industry1 policyholders1 and other organizations and experts1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,submission ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress the results of the study commissioned under subsection 7a74 #ab4 ,increased cap for emergency declarations based on regional cost of living ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the benefits and drawbacks of establishing a maximum amount for assistance provided for an emergency that is based on the cost of living in the region in which the emergency occurs4 #ac4 ,facilitating disposal of temporary transportable housing units to survivors ,section #djh7;d77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;d77#b77;,b77i77 is amended by inserting 1 with priority given to a survivor of a major disaster who suffered a property loss as a result of the major disaster after any person4 #ad4 ,deadline on code enforcement and management cost eligibility ,section #djf7;a77#b77;,d7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;a77#b77;,d77 is amended by striking #ahj days and inserting #a year4 #ae4 ,permit applications for ,tribal upgrades to ,emergency ,operations ,centers ,section #fad7;a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaif;c7a77 is amended by inserting and ,indian tribal governments after grants to ,states4 ,september #ab1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment