Congress directs USDA to help rural towns apply for disaster recovery funds, authorizing $50M a year
The Rural Recovery Act of 2025 is currently sitting in the House Committee on Agriculture. Nothing has happened with this bill since December 2025, which is seven months of inactivity. The bill is stalled because the committee must take action before it can move forward.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5040)
Round-up notes introduction of the Rural Recovery Act (H.R.6462), directing USDA to establish a program to support rural communities impacted by disasters.
Announcement of H.R.6462: would direct USDA Rural Development to deliver post-disaster technical assistance; authorizes $50M annually and supports projects for up to 3 years after a declaration.
LegiStorm reposts the Dec. 4, 2025 announcement describing H.R.6462 and its USDA technical assistance structure and $50M/year authorization.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Recovery Act of 2025
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