To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.

1/25/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 732, also known as the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster recovery efforts by requiring the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement specific recommendations made by the Comptroller General.

The bill focuses on enhancing coordination between FEMA and HUD in order to streamline the disaster recovery process. It also aims to improve the transparency and accountability of federal disaster assistance programs.

Some key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring FEMA and HUD to develop a joint plan for disaster recovery that includes clear roles and responsibilities for each agency. 2. Establishing a process for tracking and reporting on the use of federal disaster assistance funds. 3. Enhancing the training and qualifications of FEMA and HUD personnel involved in disaster recovery efforts. 4. Improving the communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during disaster response and recovery. Overall, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act seeks to address the shortcomings identified by the Comptroller General in previous disaster recovery efforts and ensure that federal resources are used effectively to help communities recover from natural disasters.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 732

Introduced on
2025-01-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 732, also known as the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster recovery efforts by requiring the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement specific recommendations made by the Comptroller General.

The bill focuses on enhancing coordination between FEMA and HUD in order to streamline the disaster recovery process. It also aims to improve the transparency and accountability of federal disaster assistance programs.

Some key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring FEMA and HUD to develop a joint plan for disaster recovery that includes clear roles and responsibilities for each agency. 2. Establishing a process for tracking and reporting on the use of federal disaster assistance funds. 3. Enhancing the training and qualifications of FEMA and HUD personnel involved in disaster recovery efforts. 4. Improving the communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during disaster response and recovery. Overall, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act seeks to address the shortcomings identified by the Comptroller General in previous disaster recovery efforts and ensure that federal resources are used effectively to help communities recover from natural disasters.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/24/2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju...