Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act

United States119th CongressS-5276Senate
Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Summary

This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to adjust the eligibility period for certain base and overtime wages crucial for disaster recovery efforts. Specifically, it establishes a 180-day eligibility period for wages of extra hires involved in substantial damage determinations following a major disaster declaration. For all other activities facilitating the implementation and enforcement of adopted building codes , the bill extends the eligibility for these wages to a period of up to two years from a date chosen by the recipient, aiming to provide more flexible and extended financial support for post-disaster rebuilding.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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