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Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act
3/13/2024, 9:14 PM
Summary of Bill S 2779
Bill 118 s 2779, also known as the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience within the Executive Office of the President. This office would be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to assist states and localities in recovering from and preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies.
The bill outlines the duties of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, which include developing a national strategy for disaster recovery and resilience, coordinating federal resources and programs related to disaster recovery, and providing technical assistance to states and localities in developing their own disaster recovery plans.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Disaster Recovery and Resilience Council, which would be responsible for advising the President and Congress on disaster recovery and resilience issues. The council would be composed of representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. Overall, the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act aims to improve the coordination and effectiveness of federal disaster recovery efforts, as well as to promote resilience and preparedness at all levels of government.
The bill outlines the duties of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, which include developing a national strategy for disaster recovery and resilience, coordinating federal resources and programs related to disaster recovery, and providing technical assistance to states and localities in developing their own disaster recovery plans.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Disaster Recovery and Resilience Council, which would be responsible for advising the President and Congress on disaster recovery and resilience issues. The council would be composed of representatives from federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. Overall, the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act aims to improve the coordination and effectiveness of federal disaster recovery efforts, as well as to promote resilience and preparedness at all levels of government.
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Current Status of Bill S 2779
Bill S 2779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 13, 2023. Bill S 2779 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 13, 2023. Bill S 2779's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4442-4443) as of September 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2779
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2779
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2779
Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act
Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act
A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, and for other purposes.
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