The bill would let a state governor or tribal government request one lump sum for certain small disasters instead of using the usual Public Assistance Program. A covered disaster has estimated eligible damage no greater than 125 percent of the state’s per capita indicator. The payment would be 80 percent of estimated assistance costs. The state or tribal government would generally be responsible for recovery spending and compliance with applicable laws, and would submit an annual expense report. If the parties do not agree on the payment within 90 days, the disaster would use the usual program procedures.
The proposal gives states and tribal governments another way to manage recovery funds for qualifying disasters. It does not set out a direct payment to individuals. Recipients of recovery funds would need to be eligible government agencies or private nonprofits, and funds would have to address disaster impacts and needs.
The bill does not provide a total cost estimate. For a covered disaster, the lump sum would equal 80 percent of estimated Public Assistance Program costs. The payment generally could not be changed based on actual costs, with an exception for unforeseen circumstances that are not the applicant’s fault.
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