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This bill, known as the Rapid Disaster Relief Act, amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expedite the reimbursement process for emergency work following a disaster. Specifically, the bill requires that when a federal disaster is declared, and the President determines that at least 90 percent of an applicant's estimated costs are eligible for reimbursement, the funds must be disbursed to the applicant within 120 days of submitting a reimbursement request. The Robert T. Stafford Act is a key piece of legislation that governs how the federal government provides assistance to state and local governments during major disasters or emergencies. By setting a strict timeline for reimbursement and establishing a threshold for cost eligibility, the bill aims to provide faster financial relief to communities recovering from disasters, helping them to rebuild and restore critical infrastructure more quickly.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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