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NC H47

Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I

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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
Passed
03/19/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTEND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY FOR COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE.

AI Summary

This bill provides comprehensive disaster recovery assistance for North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene, with a total appropriation of $524 million allocated across multiple programs and sectors. The bill establishes several key recovery initiatives, including a $120 million Home Reconstruction and Repair Program administered by the Department of Commerce, a $200 million Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program, a $100 million Private Road and Bridge Repair and Replacement Program, a $55 million Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, and additional funding for debris removal, fire departments, volunteer organizations, tourism promotion, and school learning recovery. The bill also extends the state of emergency until June 30, 2025, and provides various regulatory flexibilities to expedite recovery efforts, such as allowing easier reconstruction of nonconforming residential structures, facilitating broadband infrastructure repairs, and providing utility and employment-related accommodations. The legislation includes extensive reporting and auditing requirements to ensure transparent and accountable use of disaster recovery funds, with provisions for agencies to seek federal reimbursements and prioritize unmet needs. The bill applies to specific counties designated as part of the affected area and aims to support both immediate disaster relief and long-term community recovery.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (50)

John Bell (R)*,  Dudley Greene (R)*,  Jonathan Almond (R),  Brian Biggs (R),  Hugh Blackwell (R),  Jerry Branson (R),  Deb Butler (D),  Celeste Cairns (R),  Grant Campbell (R),  Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),  Allen Chesser (R),  Mike Clampitt (R),  Bryan Cohn (D),  Patricia Cotham (R),  Blair Eddins (R),  Karl Gillespie (R),  Kyle Hall (R),  Pricey Harrison (D),  Chris Humphrey (R),  Cody Huneycutt (R),  Frank Iler (R),  Jake Johnson (R),  Brenden Jones (R),  Keith Kidwell (R),  Ya Liu (D),  Donnie Loftis (R),  Carolyn Logan (D),  Jeff McNeely (R),  Charlie Miller (R),  Marcia Morey (D),  Ben Moss (R),  Howard Penny (R),  Ray Pickett (R),  Larry Potts (R),  Reece Pyrtle (R),  Tim Reeder (R),  Dennis Riddell (R),  Stephen Ross (R),  Paul Scott (R),  Mitchell Setzer (R),  Carson Smith (R),  Larry Strickland (R),  Brian Turner (D),  Steve Tyson (R),  Bill Ward (R),  Harry Warren (R),  Diane Wheatley (R),  Donna White (R),  David Willis (R),  Matthew Winslow (R), 

Last Action

Ch. SL 2025-2 (on 03/20/2025)

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