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Faster Disaster Aid and Rural Area Support

New rules aim to speed up natural disaster aid by setting a 30-day limit for approving assistance requests. Additionally, rural areas will receive special support for recovery and prevention of future disasters, as well as access to caseworkers if individual assistance is denied.
Key points
Disaster aid requests (e.g., for floods, fires) will be automatically approved if a decision is not made within 30 days of submission.
Rural areas will receive additional support in forming recovery teams and preventing future disasters like floods or landslides.
Rural residents denied individual assistance will gain access to specialists who can help them through the disaster recovery process.
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Print number: 117_HR_3917
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2021-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MALDEN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3917.

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 2021-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disaster aid requests (e.g., for floods, fires) will be automatically approved if a decision is not made within 30 days of submission.
  • Rural areas will receive additional support in forming recovery teams and preventing future disasters like floods or landslides.
  • Rural residents denied individual assistance will gain access to specialists who can help them through the disaster recovery process.
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. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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