Post-Disaster Protection Act
This bill, known as the Post-Disaster Protection Act, extends the time limit for appealing federal disaster assistance decisions from 60 to 90 days. It directly affects individuals and communities seeking aid after natural disasters by amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The change provides applicants with additional time to contest decisions regarding their eligibility or the amount of assistance they receive. This adjustment aims to give affected parties more time to review and challenge assistance determinations without rushing the appeals process.
Bill status
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Apr 21, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Maxwell Frost
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Cory Mills
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Webster
RRepublican
Co
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
Co
Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Moskowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Kathy Castor
DDemocratic
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