The EQUIP Act of 2024: New Disaster Deductibles for States
December 19, 2024
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The Frame
This legislation changes how states receive federal disaster aid by introducing a mandatory cost-sharing threshold, potentially increasing the financial burden on state budgets during recovery from major disasters.
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State governments
States are required to meet a newly established disaster deductible before receiving federal funds for permanent disaster work.
Local governments
Local government expenditures used for non-Federal share requirements are explicitly excluded from counting toward the state's new disaster deductible.
Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.
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Why It Matters
This legislation changes how states receive federal disaster aid by introducing a mandatory cost-sharing threshold, potentially increasing the financial burden on state budgets during recovery from major disasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this bill reduce the total amount of federal disaster aid a state receives?
How is the disaster deductible calculated?
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on behalf of Zebra Technologies
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121 Strategies & Government Relations
on behalf of Zebra Technologies
2024
“Supply chain management technology capabilities; enterprise asset intelligence; enterprise devices; internet of things; Cybersecurity; Artificial intelligence (AI), and privacy.”
121 Strategies & Government Relations
on behalf of Zebra Technologies
2024
“Supply chain management technology capabilities; enterprise asset intelligence; enterprise devices; internet of things; Artificial intelligence (AI), and privacy.”
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Introduction of State-Level Disaster Deductibles
The bill moves federal disaster policy toward a model requiring states to absorb a portion of permanent infrastructure repair costs based on population and recent disaster history.
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