FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1679, also known as the FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017, aims to improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by increasing accountability, modernizing operations, and enhancing transparency.

The bill includes provisions to require FEMA to establish performance metrics and goals to measure the effectiveness of its programs and services. It also mandates the agency to conduct regular audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and best practices.

Additionally, the bill calls for the modernization of FEMA's technology systems to improve communication and coordination during disaster response and recovery efforts. This includes updating the agency's information technology infrastructure and implementing new software solutions to streamline operations. Furthermore, the bill seeks to enhance transparency by requiring FEMA to provide regular reports to Congress and the public on its activities, expenditures, and outcomes. This will help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively to support disaster response and recovery efforts. Overall, the FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017 aims to strengthen FEMA's ability to respond to emergencies and disasters, while also increasing oversight and accountability to ensure that the agency is operating in the best interest of the American people.