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Easier Disaster Aid for Lower-Income Areas

This bill changes how the government decides which areas get federal money after a disaster. It makes it easier for communities with lower average incomes to qualify for aid, ensuring they are considered severely impacted based on income, not just housing damage costs. This could help residents in these areas rebuild faster after a disaster.
Key points
Government must consider low-income areas (below 75% national median) as severely impacted by disasters for aid eligibility.
Removes a rule that required a minimum amount of housing damage costs for an area to be considered severely impacted.
Aims to ensure federal disaster recovery funds reach lower-income communities more effectively.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6092
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2021-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To revise the standards for eligibility for community development block grant disaster recovery grants, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6092.

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 2021-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government must consider low-income areas (below 75% national median) as severely impacted by disasters for aid eligibility.
  • Removes a rule that required a minimum amount of housing damage costs for an area to be considered severely impacted.
  • Aims to ensure federal disaster recovery funds reach lower-income communities more effectively.
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. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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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