Introduced in Senate — S. 5276

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 5276

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 6, 2026

Mr. Schiff (for himself and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

A BILL

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to adjust the time period for the eligibility of certain base and overtime wages associated with the repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act.

Sec. 2. Amendment

Section 406(a)(2)(D) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(2)(D)) is amended to read as follows:

(D)
base and overtime wages for extra hires utilized for substantial damage determinations occurring within 180 days after the major disaster is declared or, for all other activities to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of adopted building codes, for a period of not more than 2 years after a date selected by the recipient of the relevant contribution.