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New Disaster Recovery Office Established: 100% Federal Funding for Economic Projects.

This Act establishes the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience within the Department of Commerce to streamline and accelerate economic assistance following major disasters. A critical change is providing 100% federal funding for eligible economic recovery projects, significantly reducing the financial burden on affected states and local communities. The Office will also maintain a dedicated, rapidly deployable team to manage immediate recovery efforts.
Key points
Creates a permanent Office dedicated to coordinating post-disaster economic aid, ensuring faster support for affected regions.
Mandates 100% federal funding for economic recovery projects after a major disaster, removing cost-share requirements for state and local governments.
Authorizes the rapid hiring of temporary staff and the creation of a specialized disaster team ready for immediate deployment to disaster zones.
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Print number: 118_S_2779
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2779.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a permanent Office dedicated to coordinating post-disaster economic aid, ensuring faster support for affected regions.
  • Mandates 100% federal funding for economic recovery projects after a major disaster, removing cost-share requirements for state and local governments.
  • Authorizes the rapid hiring of temporary staff and the creation of a specialized disaster team ready for immediate deployment to disaster zones.
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 Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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

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