Post-Disaster Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Post-Disaster Protection Act, aims to improve the process for individuals seeking disaster assistance by ensuring more consistent timelines for appealing decisions made by FEMA. Specifically, it changes the timeframe for submitting appeals from 60 days to 90 days under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The goal is to reduce delays and provide more timely resolution for those affected by disasters.
Key provisions
- Extends the appeal submission timeframe to 90 days.
- Addresses appeals processes under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
- Aims to streamline the appeals process for disaster assistance.
- Changes a specific section of the existing Stafford Act.
Who is affected
- Individuals and families affected by disasters.
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Applicants for disaster assistance
Notable changes
- Increases the appeal timeframe from 60 to 90 days.
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