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Disaster Aid Improvement: Faster Support and Better Coordination

This act aims to simplify and accelerate federal disaster assistance. It introduces a unified application system, improves inter-agency coordination, and enhances support for affected individuals, including home repairs and future damage prevention. The goal is to ensure citizens receive necessary aid more quickly and are better prepared for future disasters.
Key points
Single application for aid: Instead of multiple forms, there will be one common online application for various types of federal disaster assistance.
Faster repairs and rebuilding: Increased financial support and direct assistance for repairing damaged homes, including funds for future disaster mitigation.
Greater transparency: New online tools and public reports will show how much aid is provided, to whom, and why some applications are denied.
Support for emergency personnel: Reimbursement for sheltering emergency response personnel and their families during major disasters.
Improved rental assistance: A study and plan to address challenges faced by renters in obtaining federal disaster assistance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1245
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2025-02-12