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Disaster Recovery Reform: Recovery Fund and Housing Grants

This Act establishes a Long-Term Disaster Recovery Fund to provide financial aid to communities hit by catastrophic disasters, focusing on low- and moderate-income households. It creates a grant program for housing and infrastructure restoration, requiring local governments to undertake planning and mitigation efforts. The Act aims to improve access to funds and enhance the coordination of federal recovery assistance.
Key points
New Recovery Fund: Establishes the Long-Term Disaster Recovery Fund within HUD to hold appropriated amounts for disaster response.
Focus on Low-Income Housing: At least 70% of grant funds must benefit low- and moderate-income persons, unless the HUD Secretary issues a waiver.
Accelerated Funding and Planning: Authorizes preliminary grants (up to $5 million) and requires grantees to submit recovery plans within 90 days of the allocation announcement.
Improved Coordination and Oversight: Mandates data sharing between HUD, FEMA, and SBA to prevent duplication of benefits and establishes a new Office of Disaster Management and Resiliency within HUD.
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Print number: 118_HR_5940
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5940.

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 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Recovery Fund: Establishes the Long-Term Disaster Recovery Fund within HUD to hold appropriated amounts for disaster response.
  • Focus on Low-Income Housing: At least 70% of grant funds must benefit low- and moderate-income persons, unless the HUD Secretary issues a waiver.
  • Accelerated Funding and Planning: Authorizes preliminary grants (up to $5 million) and requires grantees to submit recovery plans within 90 days of the allocation announcement.
  • Improved Coordination and Oversight: Mandates data sharing between HUD, FEMA, and SBA to prevent duplication of benefits and establishes a new Office of Disaster Management and Resiliency within HUD.
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. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

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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