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New Disaster Recovery Program for States and Tribes

This act establishes a new financial assistance program for states and Indian tribes after major natural disasters. It aims to provide faster and more coordinated support for rebuilding, infrastructure repair, housing restoration, and economic revitalization. Citizens can expect improved aid coordination and greater transparency in how funds are spent.
Key points
Establishes a new financial assistance program for states and Indian tribes after a major disaster declaration, covering recovery, resiliency, and economic revitalization.
Requires the President to coordinate with federal agencies to collect and publicly release data on recovery needs within 90 days of a disaster, while protecting personal information.
Allows states and tribes flexibility in spending funds but requires expenditure reporting and Congressional approval before releasing the second half of the allocation.
Creates a Natural Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund to hold unspent amounts for future technical assistance and capacity building.
Mandates that states and tribes adhere to procurement guidelines, ensuring full and open competition and prohibiting certain cost-plus methods.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1605
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1605.

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 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a new financial assistance program for states and Indian tribes after a major disaster declaration, covering recovery, resiliency, and economic revitalization.
  • Requires the President to coordinate with federal agencies to collect and publicly release data on recovery needs within 90 days of a disaster, while protecting personal information.
  • Allows states and tribes flexibility in spending funds but requires expenditure reporting and Congressional approval before releasing the second half of the allocation.
  • Creates a Natural Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund to hold unspent amounts for future technical assistance and capacity building.
  • Mandates that states and tribes adhere to procurement guidelines, ensuring full and open competition and prohibiting certain cost-plus methods.
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. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 32.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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