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S 4836 117th Congress Senate Emergency Management

Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act

Introduced: September 13, 2022 Introduced by: Paul, Rand Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
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Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act

This bill allows COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance.

Specifically, the bill authorizes a state, local government, Indian tribe, or tribal organization to use such funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency.

What's happening now September 13, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4836: Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4836/
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"S. 4836: Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4836/.
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S. 4836, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4836/.
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