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Disaster Relief for Small States and Rural Areas

This act aims to make it easier for small states and rural areas to receive federal assistance after disasters. It introduces new guidelines for evaluating aid requests, considering the specific needs of these communities, such as poverty levels or access to services. This should ensure more equitable support in post-disaster recovery.
Key points
Facilitates federal disaster assistance for small states and rural areas.
Introduces new criteria for evaluating aid requests, considering local indicators like income, poverty, population age, and infrastructure access.
Mandates a review of how FEMA assesses individual assistance requests to ensure fairness in the recovery process.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-06-14
97%
For 396
Against 14
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7211
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2022-03-24
Voting date: 2022-06-14
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 269
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7211.

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 2022-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates federal disaster assistance for small states and rural areas.
  • Introduces new criteria for evaluating aid requests, considering local indicators like income, poverty, population age, and infrastructure access.
  • Mandates a review of how FEMA assesses individual assistance requests to ensure fairness in the 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

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. Katko, John [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.

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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