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Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 1811

Bill 114 s 1811, also known as the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015, was introduced in the US Congress to address the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the East Coast in 2012. The bill aimed to improve the disaster loan program to provide better assistance to individuals and businesses affected by natural disasters.

The key provisions of the bill included increasing the maximum loan amount available to disaster victims, streamlining the application process for loans, and providing additional funding for disaster recovery efforts. The bill also sought to improve coordination between federal agencies and local governments to ensure a more efficient response to future disasters.

Overall, the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015 aimed to enhance the government's ability to provide timely and effective assistance to those in need following natural disasters. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law to help communities recover and rebuild after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.

Current Status of Bill S 1811

Bill S 1811 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2015. Bill S 1811 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2015.  Bill S 1811's most recent activity was By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-409. as of December 20, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1811

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1811

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

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