Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009

Bill 111 hr 3377, also known as the Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving the country's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters.

The bill focuses on enhancing the coordination and effectiveness of disaster response efforts by establishing a National Disaster Recovery Strategy and a National Disaster Recovery Framework. These frameworks aim to streamline the process of disaster response and recovery by providing clear guidelines and protocols for federal, state, and local agencies to follow.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the mitigation of future disasters by increasing funding for pre-disaster mitigation programs and encouraging the use of resilient building practices in disaster-prone areas. This includes providing grants to states and localities for hazard mitigation planning and projects. Furthermore, the bill addresses the need for better communication and coordination between different levels of government during disaster response efforts. It establishes a National Disaster Recovery Coordination Council to oversee and coordinate recovery efforts across federal agencies. Overall, the Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009 aims to improve the country's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters by enhancing coordination, funding mitigation efforts, and improving communication between different levels of government.