Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act

9/13/2024, 12:08 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
Bill 118 s 3071, also known as the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to update and modernize the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a centralized database to track and monitor disaster management costs. This database would provide a more efficient and transparent way to keep track of expenses related to disaster response and recovery efforts.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal assistance for disaster management costs. This would help ensure that communities affected by disasters receive the necessary funding in a timely manner. Another important provision of the bill is the requirement for regular audits of disaster management costs. This would help prevent fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently in response to disasters. Overall, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act seeks to improve the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States, making the process more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3071

Introduced on
2023-10-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/10/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
Bill 118 s 3071, also known as the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to update and modernize the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a centralized database to track and monitor disaster management costs. This database would provide a more efficient and transparent way to keep track of expenses related to disaster response and recovery efforts.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal assistance for disaster management costs. This would help ensure that communities affected by disasters receive the necessary funding in a timely manner. Another important provision of the bill is the requirement for regular audits of disaster management costs. This would help prevent fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently in response to disasters. Overall, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act seeks to improve the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States, making the process more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

Potential Impact
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
Natural disasters

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.