Bills · S 2281
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2281Agriculture and Food
Rural Recovery Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 15· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because rural communities are often disproportionately impacted by natural disasters and face significant challenges in recovering due to limited local resources and a lack of familiarity with complex federal aid systems. When a town's water supply is contaminated, homes are destroyed, or businesses are wiped out, knowing how to secure aid and rebuild effectively can be an overwhelming task. This bill would create a dedicated, specialized support system to guide these communities through every step of the recovery process.
If this bill becomes law, eligible rural areas would receive expert, tailored assistance in planning, securing funds, and rebuilding critical infrastructure, which could significantly speed up their recovery and enhance their resilience to future disasters. If it does not pass, these communities would continue to rely on existing, more general, disaster relief mechanisms, which may not adequately address their unique needs and could lead to slower, less complete recovery, potentially causing lasting economic and social impacts.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a "Rural Development Disaster Recovery Technical Assistance Program" within the Department of Agriculture.
Creates a dedicated federal program specifically designed to provide recovery support to rural communities after disasters.
PROVISION 02
Defines an "eligible rural community" as a rural community (generally under 20,000 people) located within an area covered by a Presidentially declared major disaster.
Clearly specifies which communities qualify for the technical assistance offered by the program.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the technical assistance includes help with recovery planning, identifying funding, preparing and submitting aid applications, addressing application denials, and implementing received funding.
Outlines the practical and comprehensive support communities will receive throughout various stages of disaster recovery.
PROVISION 04
Allows eligible rural communities to receive technical assistance for a three-year period following a disaster declaration, with the possibility of a three-year extension on a case-by-case basis.
Ensures that communities receive sustained support during what can be a lengthy and complex recovery process.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture for this program for each fiscal year.
Provides the potential financial resources necessary to fund the program's operations and deliver its services.
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D· Vermont
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 15
Introduced in Senate
JUL 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2281
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025
Senate BillS 2281Agriculture and Food
Rural Recovery Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
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