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Disaster Relief: Aid for Farmers, Homes, and Infrastructure After Natural Disasters.

This act allocates billions of dollars for natural disaster relief from 2022, including hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. These funds aim to support farmers, rebuild damaged homes and infrastructure, and provide social and health assistance to affected citizens. The goal is rapid recovery and increased resilience to future disasters.
Key points
Farmer Support: Nearly $3.7 billion to cover losses in crops, trees, and livestock due to droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters in 2022.
Home and Community Reconstruction: Over $60 million for grants to homeowners damaged by disasters and $75.3 million for repairing essential community facilities in rural areas.
Infrastructure Investments: Significant funds for repairing and upgrading water and waste systems, roads, bridges, and energy infrastructure, including $1 billion for improving Puerto Rico's electric grid.
Social and Health Assistance: Funds for supporting childcare programs, energy assistance for low-income individuals, and mental health and substance abuse treatment services for those affected.
Enhanced Safety and Resilience: Resources for research and development of technologies to improve building resilience to natural disasters, as well as for wildfire prevention and response.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-22
For 22
Against 73
Abstain 0
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Status:
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5355
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-12-22
Voting date: 2022-12-22
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 407
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5355.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmer Support: Nearly $3.7 billion to cover losses in crops, trees, and livestock due to droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters in 2022.
  • Home and Community Reconstruction: Over $60 million for grants to homeowners damaged by disasters and $75.3 million for repairing essential community facilities in rural areas.
  • Infrastructure Investments: Significant funds for repairing and upgrading water and waste systems, roads, bridges, and energy infrastructure, including $1 billion for improving Puerto Rico's electric grid.
  • Social and Health Assistance: Funds for supporting childcare programs, energy assistance for low-income individuals, and mental health and substance abuse treatment services for those affected.
  • Enhanced Safety and Resilience: Resources for research and development of technologies to improve building resilience to natural disasters, as well as for wildfire prevention and response.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

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 Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Under the order of 12/22/22, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 22 - 73. Record Vote Number: 407.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

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