Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act of 2024

11/5/2024, 11:08 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 118 hr 10087, also known as the "Disaster Recovery Reform Act," aims to make changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in order to improve procedures following the declaration of a major disaster in the United States.

The bill includes provisions that would streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal assistance in the aftermath of a disaster. It also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to ensure a more efficient and effective response to disasters.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the disaster recovery process. This includes requirements for regular reporting on the status of recovery efforts and the use of federal funds. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 10087 is to improve the nation's ability to respond to and recover from major disasters by making the process more efficient, transparent, and accountable.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10087

Introduced on
2024-11-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/1/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 118 hr 10087, also known as the "Disaster Recovery Reform Act," aims to make changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in order to improve procedures following the declaration of a major disaster in the United States.

The bill includes provisions that would streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal assistance in the aftermath of a disaster. It also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to ensure a more efficient and effective response to disasters.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the disaster recovery process. This includes requirements for regular reporting on the status of recovery efforts and the use of federal funds. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 10087 is to improve the nation's ability to respond to and recover from major disasters by making the process more efficient, transparent, and accountable.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for certain procedures following the declaration of a major disaster, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
LP
Lila Pridgen
@parsley_loquat_alligator_pepper45364
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up for us. #disasterrecoveryact

APPROVED
CB
Clare Blanchard
@rock_melon_horseradish_ginger42998
I can't believe this new bill, it's just ridiculous. How is it going to help anyone? I don't see how it's going to make a difference in my life. It's just another way for the government to waste money. I wish they would focus on more important issues...

APPROVED
AC
Avery Collier
@broad_beans_huckleberry_signatory97156
I fully support this bill and believe that it will greatly benefit our country in times of disaster. It is important to have procedures in place to ensure that assistance is provided efficiently and effectively following a major disaster. This bill w...

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Latest Action11/1/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.