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Rapid Disaster Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-5067| House 
| Updated: 8/30/2025
Kristen McDonald Rivet

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Moolenaar (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed legislation, known as the Rapid Disaster Relief Act , aims to significantly accelerate the process of disbursing disaster relief funds. It specifically amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to introduce a new requirement for reimbursement timelines. Under this amendment, reimbursements provided for emergency work must be disbursed to the applicant within 120 days of their request. This expedited timeline is contingent upon the President determining that at least 90 percent of the estimated costs are eligible for such reimbursement, ensuring quicker access to vital funds for disaster recovery efforts.
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Timeline
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 30, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • August 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 30, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025

Rapid Disaster Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-5067| House 
| Updated: 8/30/2025
The proposed legislation, known as the Rapid Disaster Relief Act , aims to significantly accelerate the process of disbursing disaster relief funds. It specifically amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to introduce a new requirement for reimbursement timelines. Under this amendment, reimbursements provided for emergency work must be disbursed to the applicant within 120 days of their request. This expedited timeline is contingent upon the President determining that at least 90 percent of the estimated costs are eligible for such reimbursement, ensuring quicker access to vital funds for disaster recovery efforts.
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Timeline
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 30, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • August 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 30, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Kristen McDonald Rivet

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Moolenaar (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted