This bill modifies the federal disaster relief law by changing how the government defines a "small impoverished community" eligible for federal assistance following disasters. Specifically, it increases the population threshold from 3,000 residents to 5,000 residents, meaning communities with populations up to 5,000 would now qualify as small impoverished communities under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This change would allow more communities to access federal disaster relief funding and support. The bill was introduced in December 2024 by Senators Mike Rounds and Jon Ossoff and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are detailed in the legislation.
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