Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act

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.