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New Disaster Recovery Program: Faster Home Repairs and Increased Local Aid.

This Act establishes a new reserve fund to provide States and Indian Tribes with rapid assistance for unmet needs following major disasters, focusing on housing and infrastructure repair. It also revises FEMA's criteria to make it easier for severely impacted or frequently hit local communities to qualify for federal disaster declarations.
Key points
Creation of a Natural Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund to allocate money quickly for essential unmet needs, such as home rebuilding and infrastructure restoration.
FEMA must give greater weight to severe local impact and previous disasters when deciding on a major disaster declaration, potentially increasing aid access for smaller areas.
The time limit for certain individual assistance benefits is extended from 18 to 24 months, and FEMA must provide full documentation and clear steps for appealing a denial.
FEMA can now fund minor repairs to make owner-occupied homes habitable immediately after a disaster, allowing survivors to shelter safely in place.
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Print number: 118_HR_9750
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2024-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9750.

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 2024-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a Natural Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund to allocate money quickly for essential unmet needs, such as home rebuilding and infrastructure restoration.
  • FEMA must give greater weight to severe local impact and previous disasters when deciding on a major disaster declaration, potentially increasing aid access for smaller areas.
  • The time limit for certain individual assistance benefits is extended from 18 to 24 months, and FEMA must provide full documentation and clear steps for appealing a denial.
  • FEMA can now fund minor repairs to make owner-occupied homes habitable immediately after a disaster, allowing survivors to shelter safely in place.
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: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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