Direct assistance

(a) In general Section 408(c) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174(c)) is further amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Repairs (A) Financial assistance for repairs 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. (B) Direct assistance for repairs (i) In general 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— (I) 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 (II) eligible hazard mitigation measures that reduce the likelihood and future damage to such residences, utilities, and infrastructure. (ii) Eligibility A recipient of assistance under this subparagraph shall not be eligible for assistance under paragraph (1), unless otherwise determined by the Administrator. (C) Relationship to other assistance 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.. (b) State- or indian tribal government-Administered assistance and other needs assistance Section 408(f) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174(f)) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(4), and (e) each place it appears and inserting paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (4) of subsection (c) and subsection (e); and (2) in paragraph (3)(A) by striking subsection (c)(1)(B), (c)(4), or (e) and inserting paragraph (1)(B), (2)(B), or (4) of subsection (c) or subsection (e).