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Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Disaster Declaration #20902 and #20903; PUERTO RICO Disaster Number PR-20003

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Small Business Administration — observed across 2 documents over 69 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal government declares a major disaster for Puerto Rico and is sending money only for rebuilding public infrastructure and government facilities, not for individual homes. Small business owners should apply for SBA disaster loans right away and prepare for a long recovery period, since restoring roads, utilities, and public services will take time.

First seen

Dec 6, 2024

Last seen

Feb 13, 2025

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Dec 6, 2024

    Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

    #2024-28565

  2. Notice·Feb 13, 2025

    Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

    #2025-02604