S 4836
117th Congress
Senate
Emergency Management
Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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