Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-30T21:56:53Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2247 Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/30/2025, 9:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2247

The bill, introduced in the 119th Congress as S. 2247 on July 10, 2025, aims to strengthen local capabilities and increase local authority in managing disaster response, recovery, and preparedness efforts. It seeks to ensure consistent federal funding to support communities affected by disasters and includes provisions to enhance local control over these processes.

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Current Status of Bill S 2247

Bill S 2247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill S 2247 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2025. Bill S 2247's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4316-4317) as of July 10, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2247

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2247

A bill to enhance local capacity and expand local control over the disaster response, recovery, and preparedness process, to guarantee stable Federal funding streams for disaster-impacted communities, and for other purposes.

Comments

Hadassah Pennington

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7 months ago

This bill is so dumb, it's like they think we can't handle our own disasters. Why do we need the government sticking their noses in everything? It's just a waste of money and resources. They should focus on more important things instead of trying to control everything.