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Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
9/13/2024, 12:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 3071
Bill 118 s 3071, also known as the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to update and modernize the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a centralized database to track and monitor disaster management costs. This database would provide a more efficient and transparent way to keep track of expenses related to disaster response and recovery efforts.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal assistance for disaster management costs. This would help ensure that communities affected by disasters receive the necessary funding in a timely manner. Another important provision of the bill is the requirement for regular audits of disaster management costs. This would help prevent fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently in response to disasters. Overall, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act seeks to improve the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States, making the process more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a centralized database to track and monitor disaster management costs. This database would provide a more efficient and transparent way to keep track of expenses related to disaster response and recovery efforts.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal assistance for disaster management costs. This would help ensure that communities affected by disasters receive the necessary funding in a timely manner. Another important provision of the bill is the requirement for regular audits of disaster management costs. This would help prevent fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently in response to disasters. Overall, the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act seeks to improve the way that disaster management costs are handled in the United States, making the process more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
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Current Status of Bill S 3071
Bill S 3071 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2023. Bill S 3071 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 18, 2023. Bill S 3071's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497. as of September 10, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3071
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3071
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Emergency communications systems
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Natural disasters
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3071
Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
A bill to amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects.
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