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Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 255
The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the process of providing disaster assistance to states and localities in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. It seeks to establish a centralized system for coordinating federal resources and assistance, ensuring that aid is delivered quickly and effectively to those in need.
The bill also includes provisions for improving communication and collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster response and recovery efforts. It calls for the development of standardized protocols and procedures for coordinating disaster assistance, as well as the establishment of a national database to track and monitor the distribution of resources. Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the training and preparedness of federal, state, and local emergency response personnel, ensuring that they are equipped to effectively respond to disasters and emergencies. It also includes provisions for conducting regular evaluations and assessments of disaster response efforts to identify areas for improvement. Overall, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act seeks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of federal disaster assistance programs, ensuring that resources are deployed in a timely and coordinated manner to support communities in need during times of crisis.
Congressional Summary of HR 255
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
This bill extends the deadline by which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan under which the collection of information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees will be made less burdensome, duplicative, and time consuming for applicants and grantees; and (2) develop a plan for the regular collection and reporting of information on federal disaster assistance awarded.
Not later than two years after enactment of this bill, FEMA shall convene a working group on a regular basis to identify (1) potential areas of duplication or fragmentation in preliminary damage assessments after disaster declarations; and (2) potential emerging technologies, such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (i.e., drones), to expedite the administration of preliminary damage assessments.
FEMA must submit a comprehensive report on the plans for streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments and the findings and recommendations of the working group to Congress with a briefing. The report must be made available to the public and posted on FEMA's website.
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Current Status of Bill HR 255
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 255
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 255
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 255
Comments

Nala Riggs
1 year ago
Ugh, this bill is such a joke! It's just another way for the government to waste our tax dollars on who knows what. I can't believe they expect us to support this nonsense. Who even benefits from this crap anyway?

Wilson Connolly
1 year ago
I dunno bout this HR Bill 255 thing, sounds fishy to me. How will it affect us in the long run?



