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Technical Assistance for Rural Communities After Major Disasters

This Act establishes a new technical assistance program, managed by the Department of Agriculture, aimed at helping small rural communities (under 20,000 residents) recover from major disasters declared by the President. Citizens in affected areas will gain access to expert help in planning, securing federal and state funding, and implementing recovery projects for essential infrastructure like water, energy, telecommunications, and housing. This assistance is available for three years, with possible extensions, ensuring a faster return to normalcy and improved local infrastructure resilience.
Key points
New Recovery Program: The Secretary of Agriculture must establish a program to provide technical assistance to rural communities affected by major disasters.
Eligibility: Assistance is targeted at small rural communities (generally under 20,000 people) located within an area covered by a Presidential disaster declaration.
Scope of Assistance: Help includes planning recovery efforts, identifying funding sources, and preparing and submitting applications for disaster recovery aid to Federal agencies (like FEMA) and State agencies.
Infrastructure Focus: The program specifically addresses recovery related to water, energy, telecommunications, housing, and local government infrastructure.
Funding Authorization: The Act authorizes $50 million to be appropriated annually to carry out this technical assistance program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6462
Sponsor: Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2025-12-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Recovery Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6462.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Recovery Program: The Secretary of Agriculture must establish a program to provide technical assistance to rural communities affected by major disasters.
  • Eligibility: Assistance is targeted at small rural communities (generally under 20,000 people) located within an area covered by a Presidential disaster declaration.
  • Scope of Assistance: Help includes planning recovery efforts, identifying funding sources, and preparing and submitting applications for disaster recovery aid to Federal agencies (like FEMA) and State agencies.
  • Infrastructure Focus: The program specifically addresses recovery related to water, energy, telecommunications, housing, and local government infrastructure.
  • Funding Authorization: The Act authorizes $50 million to be appropriated annually to carry out this technical assistance program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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Agriculture Public Investments Local Government