# 119-hr-760: Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act

119-hr-760, Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-760
- Congress: 119
- Title: Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-01-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Emergency Management
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would expand FEMA reimbursement for private roads and bridges** that serve as the sole access to homes or essential services after Tropical Storm Helene. It allows North Carolina state, Tribal, and local governments covered by FEMA‑4827‑DR‑NC to seek payment under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for eligible repairs, replacements, or restorations. - Residents and households: Private roads or bridges that are the only way to reach a primary residence or essential community service and were significantly damaged by Tropical Storm Helene can be rebuilt with federal reimbursement, subject to inspection and documentation. - State, Tribal, and local governments: These governments can request payments for work they perform if they inspect damage, document costs per FEMA policy, obtain permission to do the permanent work, and keep routes open for recovery. - Cost and eligibility rules: Repairs must be based on certified cost estimates from mutually agreed licensed engineers, and accepted estimates are presumed reasonable unless fraud is found. The bill also clarifies how prior Section 408 assistance affects eligibility and maximums.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More FEMA help for private roads: benefit, high. This bill would let State, Tribal, and local governments in FEMA-4827-DR-NC get FEMA reimbursement to fix private roads and bridges. Eligible roads or bridges must be the only access to a primary home or to essential community services. Damage must be significant and directly caused by Tropical Sto…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2902: SOAR Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-760 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/760)

## Related
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-2902: SOAR Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2902)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-760 (as of 2026-04-21).