Post-Disaster Protection Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish parity for submission and decision timelines for appeals of assistance decisions under such Act, and for other purposes.
HB8409, also known as the Post-Disaster Protection Act, aims to update the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This bill seeks to ensure that the timeline for submitting and deciding on appeals for assistance decisions is consistent and fair. If passed, this law would affect individuals and communities that rely on disaster relief assistance by making the appeal process more efficient and transparent.
The bill has been introduced and referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. As of the latest update on September 15, 2026, it was reported favorably from the subcommittee and is now ready for further consideration in the House. This means the bill is moving forward and has passed an initial review stage.
Key milestones include its introduction on April 21, 2026, referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and subsequent referral to the subcommittee. On September 15, 2026, the subcommittee discharged the bill, held a mark-up session, and ordered it to be reported by a voice vote, indicating strong support for the bill's goals.
