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119-hr-5067119th CongressWALLET

Rapid Disaster Relief Act

Sponsored By: Representative McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]

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Summary

Faster disaster reimbursements. The Rapid Disaster Relief Act would require that reimbursements for emergency work under Section 403 of the Stafford Act be disbursed to an applicant within 120 days after a request, but only when the President finds at least 90 percent of the estimated costs are eligible for reimbursement.

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  • Applicants for Section 403 reimbursements would get a clear 120‑day payment timeline once the President makes the 90 percent eligibility finding, tightening payment timing for states, localities, tribes, and eligible entities.
  • The President's eligibility determination becomes the gate for expedited payments, making that threshold the key trigger for meeting the 120‑day deadline.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Faster disaster reimbursements for emergency work

If enacted, applicants for disaster emergency work reimbursements would get paid within 120 days after filing a request. This faster timeline would apply only if the President decides at least 90% of the estimated costs are eligible. It would not change who qualifies or how much is paid. It could improve cash flow for states, cities, tribes, and eligible nonprofits. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 8/29/2025

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