House vote: H.R. 3702 // November 18, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass
Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019
Sponsor: Al Green (D-TX)
This bill provides statutory authority for certain procedures related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBR-DR) Program and adds new program requirements, including with respect to coordination of benefits, precertification for grant assistance, and allocation of grant funds. Additionally, the bill expands CDBG-DR assistance to Puerto Rico. Finally, the bill establishes the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund.
Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 290 | 66.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 118 | 27.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |