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Aligning Disaster Unemployment Assistance Application Deadlines

This act standardizes the application deadlines for disaster unemployment assistance with those for other individual and household disaster aid. This means citizens affected by natural disasters will have a single, consistent deadline for various forms of support, simplifying the process and reducing the risk of missing important dates. In exceptional cases, late applications may be accepted with good cause.
Key points
Unified Deadlines: Application deadlines for disaster unemployment assistance will match those for other individual and household disaster aid.
Extension Possibility: The President can accept late applications if the individual has good cause and submits it before the assistance period expires.
Applicability: These changes apply to funds appropriated on or after the act's enactment date.
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Print number: 118_HR_7568
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2024-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7568.

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 2024-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unified Deadlines: Application deadlines for disaster unemployment assistance will match those for other individual and household disaster aid.
  • Extension Possibility: The President can accept late applications if the individual has good cause and submits it before the assistance period expires.
  • Applicability: These changes apply to funds appropriated on or after the act's enactment date.
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. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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