Bills · HR 6462
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6462Agriculture and Food
Rural Recovery Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because rural communities often struggle more than larger cities to recover from major disasters. They typically have smaller local governments with limited staff and resources, making it hard to navigate the complicated world of federal grants, applications, and rebuilding plans. Currently, these communities might miss out on crucial aid or take much longer to rebuild simply because they lack the technical know-how.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated support to help these areas plan, apply for, and manage recovery funds for things like water systems, roads, and housing. Without it, many small towns would continue to face an uphill battle after disasters, potentially leading to longer recovery times, lasting economic hardship, and a slower return to normal life for their residents.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a technical assistance program for rural communities recovering from Presidentially-declared disasters.
This creates a dedicated support system for communities that often lack resources to navigate disaster recovery.
PROVISION 02
Defines an 'eligible rural community' as generally having a population under 20,000, with flexibility for the Secretary to modify this definition.
This targets assistance to smaller communities most likely to need specialized help, while allowing adjustments for specific circumstances.
PROVISION 03
Technical assistance includes help with planning, identifying funding, preparing grant applications, addressing denials, and implementing funds for various infrastructure and community needs.
This ensures comprehensive support across all critical stages of disaster recovery, from initial planning to rebuilding.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated for the program for each fiscal year.
This provides a specific funding level to ensure the program has the necessary resources to operate and assist communities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 33%
DEM 5 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJAN 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
DEC 4
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5040)
DEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6462
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6462Agriculture and Food
Rural Recovery Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
6
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