The Helene Small Business Recovery Act (H. R. 2364) allows the President to waive the rule against duplication of benefits under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act if it serves the public interest and prevents waste, fraud, or abuse. This...
Simple Explanation
The Helene Small Business Recovery Act lets the President say "yes" or "no" to giving extra money help if it’s really needed after a big disaster, even if rules normally say they can't because it’s like getting money twice. This is to make sure people and businesses hurt by disasters in 2023 or 2024 can get help quickly and fairly.