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Changes to Federal Disaster Assistance Criteria

This law requires FEMA to amend its rules for evaluating disaster aid requests by considering local economic factors such as median income and poverty rates. These changes aim to provide a fairer assessment of community needs. Additionally, the bill amends cost-sharing provisions, establishing that the non-Federal share of assistance shall be not less than 10 percent of the eligible costs.
Key points
FEMA must consider local economic circumstances (e.g., poverty rates, median income, tax base) when evaluating the need for public and individual assistance.
The non-Federal share of financial assistance for infrastructure repair is set to be not less than 10% of eligible costs.
The new rules apply retroactively to major disaster declaration requests denied on or after January 1, 2012.
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Print number: 118_HR_5626
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Disaster Declaration Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5626.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • FEMA must consider local economic circumstances (e.g., poverty rates, median income, tax base) when evaluating the need for public and individual assistance.
  • The non-Federal share of financial assistance for infrastructure repair is set to be not less than 10% of eligible costs.
  • The new rules apply retroactively to major disaster declaration requests denied on or after January 1, 2012.
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. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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