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Disaster Aid Simplified: No Penalty for Declining SBA Loans

This law aims to simplify financial recovery after major disasters. It prevents housing grant agencies (HUD) from reducing your aid simply because you chose to decline a loan offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This ensures citizens can refuse an SBA loan without losing crucial grant money needed for home rebuilding, providing greater flexibility in choosing assistance.
Key points
Disaster relief agencies cannot reduce your recovery grant (HUD assistance) if you previously declined an SBA disaster loan.
This gives disaster victims more flexibility to choose the best financial assistance without being penalized for refusing a loan.
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Print number: 118_S_2845
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Assistance Simplification Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2845.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disaster relief agencies cannot reduce your recovery grant (HUD assistance) if you previously declined an SBA disaster loan.
  • This gives disaster victims more flexibility to choose the best financial assistance without being penalized for refusing a loan.
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. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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