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Increased Disaster Aid: Easier Access to Funds for Communities.

New law significantly raises the threshold for simplified financial assistance for small disaster recovery projects. This means faster and easier support for local communities affected by natural disasters, accelerating their return to normalcy. The act also requires reporting on potential waste and abuse.
Key points
The simplified disaster assistance threshold increased from $35,000 to $1,000,000, making it easier to get support.
Smaller disaster recovery projects will receive funds faster, without complex procedures.
Reports and audits are required to prevent waste and abuse of the increased funds.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-04-05
97%
For 414
Against 11
Abstain 0
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Became Law
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5641
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Process start date: 2021-10-20
Voting date: 2022-04-05
Voting no: 114
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SPEED Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5641.

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 2021-10-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The simplified disaster assistance threshold increased from $35,000 to $1,000,000, making it easier to get support.
  • Smaller disaster recovery projects will receive funds faster, without complex procedures.
  • Reports and audits are required to prevent waste and abuse of the increased funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-189.

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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