We have received text from H.R. 5067: Rapid Disaster Relief Act. This bill was received on 2025-08-29, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This legislation, known as the Rapid Disaster Relief Act, aims to expedite the process of disbursing reimbursements for emergency work following a disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Here are the key components of the bill:
Purpose of the Bill
The primary goal of the bill is to ensure that reimbursements for disaster recovery efforts are provided more quickly to states and local governments. This is intended to help communities recover more efficiently from disasters.
Key Provisions
- Amendment to Disbursement Timeline: The bill amends the existing law to require that reimbursements be disbursed to applicants within 120 days after they submit a request for reimbursement. This is contingent upon the President determining that at least 90 percent of the estimated costs are eligible for reimbursement.
- Focus on Emergency Work: The expedited funding specifically addresses reimbursements for emergency work, which can include immediate repairs and actions taken in response to a disaster.
Impact of the Bill
By aiming to streamline the reimbursement process, the bill seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens on affected areas after disasters occur. Faster access to funds could help ensure that communities can quickly address urgent needs and begin recovery efforts without undue delay.
Implementation Timeline
If enacted, the provisions of this bill would become law and would change how reimbursements are processed under the Stafford Act.
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Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet:
- H.R.5067: Rapid Disaster Relief Act
- H.R.4954: Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025
- H.R.4375: Great Lakes Icebreaker Act of 2025
- H.R.4192: the Military PFAS Transparency Act of 2025
- H.R.2450: Prescription Drug Transparency and Affordability Act
- H.R.2142: Social Security Overpayment Relief Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for McDonald Rivet.
Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet is worth $1.3M, as of September 3rd, 2025. This is the 295th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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