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New Disaster Aid Rules: Faster Support and Rebuilding.

This act establishes a new natural disaster reserve fund to provide faster and more coordinated assistance to affected states and Indian tribes. It simplifies access to funds for home repairs and rebuilding, and extends the appeal period for benefits, aiming to streamline the disaster recovery process.
Key points
A Natural Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund is established to provide immediate resources for post-disaster assistance.
Easier access to financial and direct aid for repairing and rebuilding damaged homes, including for individuals with disabilities.
Extension of the appeal period for benefits from 18 to 24 months, with agencies required to provide documentation and explanations.
Greater consideration for local impact and prior events when declaring a major disaster.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_316
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-09