Post-Disaster Protection Act
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.
HB8409, also known as the Post-Disaster Protection Act, proposes to change how appeals for aid are handled after a disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The main goal is to make the timeline for submitting and deciding on appeals more consistent. This change aims to ensure fairness and speed up the process for people needing assistance after a disaster.
This bill would mainly affect people who have applied for disaster relief and need to appeal a decision about their aid. By setting a clearer timeline for appeals, the bill seeks to help those in need receive decisions more quickly and ensure they are treated fairly during the appeal process.
As of the last update, HB8409 was introduced on April 21, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further review. This means the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, and committee members will now review and discuss it before it can move forward.
