H.R. 5067 – Rapid Disaster Relief Act

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The Rapid Disaster Relief Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to speed up the payment of disaster assistance reimbursements. It sets a deadline of 120 days for disbursing funds after a request is submitted, as long as the President confirms that most (90% or more) of the costs are eligible. This change is intended to get money to state, local, tribal and other disaster applicants more quickly after a disaster.

Key Provisions

Adds a new subsection (e) to the Stafford Disaster Relief Act requiring that reimbursements be paid to the applicant no later than 120 days after the applicant files a request, provided the President determines that at least 90% of the estimated costs are eligible.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

August 30, 2025

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Introduced in House

August 29, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

August 29, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

August 30, 2025

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Introduced in HouseIssued August 29, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5067

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 29, 2025

Ms. McDonald Rivet (for herself and Mr. Moolenaar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to the disbursement of certain reimbursements provided under such Act, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Rapid Disaster Relief Act.

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Expedited funding for emergency work

Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b) is amending by adding at the end the following:

(e)

Disbursement

Reimbursements provided under this section shall be disbursed to the applicant not later than 120 days after the applicant submits a request for reimbursement if the President determines at least 90 percent of estimated costs are eligible for such reimbursement.

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