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.
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.