RIDER Act 2021-05-21 Introduced in House Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief Act or the RIDER Act

This bill expands eligibility for individual and public assistance to areas contiguous to an area designated as eligible to receive assistance as a result of a major disaster and includes cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes within the definition of major disaster.

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