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Easier Disaster Aid for Rural Communities

This act makes it easier for small businesses and residents in rural areas to get financial help after natural disasters. It changes rules to ensure aid reaches affected smaller communities more quickly and efficiently when significant damage occurs.
Key points
Allows the Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare disasters in rural areas (under 200,000 population) even if the President has already declared a major disaster.
Requires a state governor to request such a declaration and for homes or businesses to have incurred significant uninsured losses (at least 40% of value).
Mandates the SBA to report on the economic impact of disasters in rural areas and its response times to aid requests.
Requires the government to study unique challenges rural areas face in getting disaster aid and propose improvements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3192
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3192.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows the Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare disasters in rural areas (under 200,000 population) even if the President has already declared a major disaster.
  • Requires a state governor to request such a declaration and for homes or businesses to have incurred significant uninsured losses (at least 40% of value).
  • Mandates the SBA to report on the economic impact of disasters in rural areas and its response times to aid requests.
  • Requires the government to study unique challenges rural areas face in getting disaster aid and propose improvements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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