S. 1617 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
S. 1617 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 13, 2021, sponsored by James E. Risch with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 117-249
What it does
Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare a disaster in rural areas where significant damage has been incurred for the purpose of providing certain assistance. A rural area is a county or political subdivision designated as such by the Census Bureau.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James E. Risch (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2021
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 20, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-249. (Dec 20, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 8, 2022 · Passed406–8
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities ActHouse · Dec 8, 2022
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