S 116 United States Senate · 118th Congress

The Hurricanes of 2022 Disaster Relief Rectification Act

This bill provides targeted funding for recovery from Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole by amending the 2023 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. It allocates $200 million for agricultural land easements, $110 million for emergency watershed protection, $300 million for flood control projects through the Corps of Engineers, and $100 million for environmental restoration. The bill also establishes a pilot program for elevating structures in flood-prone areas in Florida and creates a process to reimburse interest on disaster-related loans. It directly affects communities in states and territories impacted by these hurricanes, as well as local governments and tribal communities working on recovery efforts.
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Introduced Jan 26, 2023 Last action Jan 26, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023
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