Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act

3/13/2024, 9:14 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4442-4443)
Bill 118 s 2779, also known as the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience within the Executive Office of the President. This office would be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to assist states and localities in recovering from and preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies.

The bill outlines the duties of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, which include developing a national strategy for disaster recovery and resilience, coordinating federal resources and programs related to disaster recovery, and providing technical assistance to states and localities in developing their own disaster recovery plans.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Disaster Recovery and Resilience Council, which would be responsible for advising the President and Congress on disaster recovery and resilience issues. The council would be composed of representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. Overall, the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act aims to improve the coordination and effectiveness of federal disaster recovery efforts, as well as to promote resilience and preparedness at all levels of government.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2779

Introduced on
2023-09-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/13/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4442-4443)
Bill 118 s 2779, also known as the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience within the Executive Office of the President. This office would be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to assist states and localities in recovering from and preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies.

The bill outlines the duties of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, which include developing a national strategy for disaster recovery and resilience, coordinating federal resources and programs related to disaster recovery, and providing technical assistance to states and localities in developing their own disaster recovery plans.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Disaster Recovery and Resilience Council, which would be responsible for advising the President and Congress on disaster recovery and resilience issues. The council would be composed of representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. Overall, the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act aims to improve the coordination and effectiveness of federal disaster recovery efforts, as well as to promote resilience and preparedness at all levels of government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Recent Activity

Latest Action9/13/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4442-4443)