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| https://www.paul.senate.gov/homeland-security-committee-approves-bill-to-streamline-federal-disaster-assistance/ | Homeland Security Committee Approves Bill to Streamline Federal Disaster Assistance | 2025-07-30 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | paul | https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/ | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30th, 2025 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 Homeland Security Committee Approves Bill to Streamline Federal Disaster Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), announced committee approval of the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation he co-led with Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) to make it easier, faster, and safer for individuals and communities to receive federal disaster aid. The bill was approved overwhelmingly by a vote of 13-0 during committee markup on Wednesday, July 30th. “Over the past few years, Kentucky has endured several deadly tornados and flash floods, leaving significant damage and displacing thousands throughout the Commonwealth,” said Chairman Paul. “Many of those impacted have expressed challenges in receiving quick assistance and updates from government agencies. As part of my commitment to always put Kentuckians first, I’m proud to cosponsor the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act, which will reduce the burden on disaster survivors by ensuring the process of receiving aid is simple and speedy.” “In the aftermath of a disaster, families who are working to rebuild their homes and their lives are facing enough challenges, they don’t need the additional burden of complicated paperwork,” said Senator Peters. “This commonsense bipartisan legislation will establish one universal application to reduce the burden on disaster survivors who are seeking federal assistance to help with recovery.” The Disaster Assistance Simplification Act will: ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |