Disaster Contract Transparency Act of 2021

Senate Bill 3256 - Disaster Contract Transparency Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T02:48:57Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3256 Disaster Contract Transparency Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 2:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3256

Disaster Contract Transparency Act of 2021

This bill modifies the process for contracting following natural disasters.

Specifically, the bill (1) requires state and local governments to have advance contracts in place for debris removal services in order to be eligible for the public assistance grant program; and (2) limits Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement of debris removal to the lower of federal, state, or local contract rates.

The bill further requires FEMA to

penalize vendors for failing to adhere to pre-disaster contracts,
develop and implement clear rules regarding the oversight of debris removal contracts,
develop a documented risk-based approach for grants that federal coordinating officers can use to determine appropriate cost-effective field presence required for debris removal oversight, and
report to Congress annually detailing a comprehensive list of advance contracts and a review of the need for advance contracts that may be lacking for debris removal and other services.

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Current Status of Bill S 3256

Bill S 3256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill S 3256 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 18, 2021. Bill S 3256's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of November 18, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3256

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3256

Disaster Contract Transparency Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve accountability of disaster contracts, and for other purposes.