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Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act

7/30/2025, 10:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4480

H.R. 4480, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by compelling the President to appoint a Veteran Advocate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The bill likely includes provisions outlining the responsibilities and authority of this advocate to represent the interests of veterans in emergency and disaster response efforts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4480

Bill HR 4480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4480 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025.  Bill HR 4480's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of July 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4480

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4480

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4480

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to direct the President to designate a Veteran Advocate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to direct the President to designate a Veteran Advocate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4480

Tom Barrett
Tom Barrett
MichiganIndependent

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