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BillHR 8695 · 119

No Delays in Disaster Relief Act

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the government to provide disaster relief funds within a certain timeframe after a disaster is declared, preventing delays in aid distribution. Speeds up the process of getting help to affected areas.

Sponsored By

Julia Letlow
Republican · Louisiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  3. May 7, 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 people living in disaster-prone areas, providing them with faster access to relief funds and aid after a disaster. It also impacts local governments and emergency responders by ensuring they receive timely support to respond to and recover from disasters.

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
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeTransportation and Infrastructure Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.