To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other purposes.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 119 hr 152, also known as the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, aims to make improvements to the way information is collected and damage assessments are conducted in the event of a disaster. The bill proposes to develop a study that will look into streamlining and consolidating the process of gathering information and conducting preliminary damage assessments.

The goal of this study is to find ways to make the information collection process more efficient and effective, ultimately leading to quicker and more accurate assessments of the damage caused by disasters. By streamlining and consolidating this process, it is hoped that resources can be allocated more efficiently and recovery efforts can be expedited.

In addition to the study on information collection and damage assessments, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to disaster recovery. These additional purposes may include measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster response, as well as efforts to enhance communication and collaboration among stakeholders. Overall, Bill 119 hr 152 seeks to make important improvements to the way disaster recovery efforts are conducted in the United States. By developing a study to streamline and consolidate information collection and damage assessments, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of disaster response efforts, ultimately leading to better outcomes for communities affected by disasters.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 152

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

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 119 hr 152, also known as the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, aims to make improvements to the way information is collected and damage assessments are conducted in the event of a disaster. The bill proposes to develop a study that will look into streamlining and consolidating the process of gathering information and conducting preliminary damage assessments.

The goal of this study is to find ways to make the information collection process more efficient and effective, ultimately leading to quicker and more accurate assessments of the damage caused by disasters. By streamlining and consolidating this process, it is hoped that resources can be allocated more efficiently and recovery efforts can be expedited.

In addition to the study on information collection and damage assessments, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to disaster recovery. These additional purposes may include measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster response, as well as efforts to enhance communication and collaboration among stakeholders. Overall, Bill 119 hr 152 seeks to make important improvements to the way disaster recovery efforts are conducted in the United States. By developing a study to streamline and consolidate information collection and damage assessments, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of disaster response efforts, ultimately leading to better outcomes for communities affected by disasters.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other purposes.

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.