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BillHR 7829 · 119

Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 5, 2026
Cosponsors
14
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 6, 2026

Bill Summary

Expedites disaster aid by streamlining the approval process for federal assistance. Requires the President to approve or reject disaster aid requests within a set timeframe.

Sponsored By

Pablo José Hernández
Democrat · Puerto Rico · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 5, 2026
  3. Mar 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals and communities affected by disasters, providing them with faster access to federal aid and resources. It also impacts federal emergency management agencies, which would need to adapt to the new approval timeline.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
15backers
  • Democratic15
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (14)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on Economic Development
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.