H.R. 3459 · 117th Congress
Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Brian Babin
- Introduced
- 2021-05-21
- Latest action
- 2021-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief Act or the RIDER Act
This bill expands eligibility for individual and public assistance to areas contiguous to an area designated as eligible to receive assistance as a result of a major disaster and includes cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes within the definition of major disaster.