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Expert Aid for Rural Communities Recovering from Major Disasters.

This law establishes a program providing free expert assistance to small rural communities (under 20,000 residents) following a major disaster declaration. Citizens affected by disasters will receive support in securing federal and state funding for repairing essential infrastructure like housing, water systems, and telecommunications. The goal is to simplify and speed up the recovery process for vital community services.
Key points
Technical support provided to small towns (under 20,000 residents) located in major disaster areas, lasting up to 6 years.
Assistance includes planning, applying for federal funds (e.g., FEMA), and managing received grants for reconstruction.
Funding is aimed at critical infrastructure: housing, water, energy, telecommunications, and community facilities.
$50 million annually is authorized to be appropriated for the program.
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Print number: 118_S_4480
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Recovery Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4480.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Technical support provided to small towns (under 20,000 residents) located in major disaster areas, lasting up to 6 years.
  • Assistance includes planning, applying for federal funds (e.g., FEMA), and managing received grants for reconstruction.
  • Funding is aimed at critical infrastructure: housing, water, energy, telecommunications, and community facilities.
  • $50 million annually is authorized to be appropriated for the program.
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. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

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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