Rapid Disaster Relief Act

This bill speeds up how quickly the federal government pays back eligible costs for emergency disaster work. Once an applicant asks for reimbursement, the money must be sent within 120 days, as long as the President decides that at least 90% of the estimated costs qualify. This change updates the disaster relief law to make repayments faster after emergencies.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Applicants seeking federal reimbursement for emergency disaster work.
• What changes: Required payout within 120 days after a reimbursement request, if 90% or more of estimated costs are judged eligible by the President.
• Why it matters: Helps communities and responders get paid back sooner after disasters so they can cover urgent costs.

Introduced August 29, 2025 by Kristen McDonald Rivet · Last progress 6 months ago