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Maxwell Frost (D-FL)

Post-Disaster Protection Act

H.R. 8409 · House bill Emergency Management

A Democratic bill with 11 Republican cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

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Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Post-Disaster Protection Act," aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The primary goal is to establish parity for submission and decision timelines regarding appeals of assistance decisions. Specifically, it seeks to change the current timeline for these appeals. This change involves amending Section 423(a) of the existing Act.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    Increases the timeframe for disaster assistance appeals from 60 to 90 days, making relief more accessible.

  • Scored +4

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Low-income households are more likely to rely on disaster assistance and benefit from extended appeal windows.

  • Scored +3

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    Provides a longer window to appeal administrative decisions, enhancing procedural fairness.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.