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.

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Summary of Bill HR 8409

This bill, designated as H.R. 8409 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The primary goal is to establish parity in submission and decision timelines for appeals related to assistance decisions under the Stafford Act. The bill likely addresses procedural aspects of the appeal process to ensure fairness and efficiency for all stakeholders involved in disaster relief and emergency assistance scenarios.

Current Status of Bill HR 8409

Bill HR 8409 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8409 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8409's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 21, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8409

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.