H.R. 5067

Rapid Disaster Relief Act

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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:

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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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