# 116-hr-8949: Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2020

116-hr-8949, Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8949
- Congress: 116
- Title: Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced: 2020-12-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Emergency Management
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the President to provide disaster assistance to states and Indian tribes for unmet need, including necessary expenses for activities related to disaster relief, resiliency, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing, mitigation, and economic revitalization after a major disaster is declared. The bill also establishes a Natural Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund to facilitate planning and increase capacity to administer assistance.

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8757: BRICKS Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8538: To allow certain governmental pension plans to include firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.
- 116-hr-8498: Informed Consent Act
- 116-hr-8489: PRICE Act
- 116-hr-8353: Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
- 116-hr-8345: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020

## Sources
- [116-hr-8949 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8949)

## Related
- [116-hr-8757: BRICKS Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8757)
- [116-hr-8538: To allow certain governmental pension plans to include firefighters, emergency…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8538)
- [116-hr-8498: Informed Consent Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8498)
- [116-hr-8489: PRICE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8489)
- [116-hr-8353: Women’s Public Health and Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8353)
- [116-hr-8345: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8345)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8949 (as of 2025-11-18).