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To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit to Congress reports describing the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided to certain individuals and households and the rate of denial of such assistance, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7046
Bill 117 hr 7046, also known as the "Individual Assistance Reporting Act," aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill requires the Administrator of FEMA to submit regular reports to Congress detailing the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided to certain individuals and households. These reports will also include information on the rate of denial of such assistance.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that Congress and the public have access to accurate and up-to-date information on the distribution of FEMA assistance to individuals and households in times of disaster. By requiring these reports, lawmakers hope to identify any disparities or inefficiencies in the distribution of aid and work towards improving the overall effectiveness of FEMA's assistance programs.
Overall, the Individual Assistance Reporting Act seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in the provision of disaster assistance to those in need. It is a step towards ensuring that FEMA is fulfilling its mission to help individuals and households recover from natural disasters and emergencies.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that Congress and the public have access to accurate and up-to-date information on the distribution of FEMA assistance to individuals and households in times of disaster. By requiring these reports, lawmakers hope to identify any disparities or inefficiencies in the distribution of aid and work towards improving the overall effectiveness of FEMA's assistance programs.
Overall, the Individual Assistance Reporting Act seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in the provision of disaster assistance to those in need. It is a step towards ensuring that FEMA is fulfilling its mission to help individuals and households recover from natural disasters and emergencies.
Congressional Summary of HR 7046
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit to Congress reports describing the average amount of disaster assistance provided to individuals and households and the rate of denial of such assistance.
Further, FEMA must explain any factors causing an increase in the rate of denial.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7046
Bill HR 7046 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2022. Bill HR 7046 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2022. Bill HR 7046's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 10, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7046
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7046
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7046
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit to Congress reports describing the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided to certain individuals and households and the rate of denial of such assistance, and for other purposes.
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit to Congress reports describing the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided to certain individuals and households and the rate of denial of such assistance, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7046
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