Federal agencies would study how to make disaster aid forms easier and less repetitive. FEMA would also plan a public website that shows where federal disaster aid has been awarded.
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Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 152: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people, businesses, and local governments dealing with federal disaster aid. They could face less paperwork if agencies later follow the plans. It also affects FEMA and other federal agencies, which would have new study, planning, reporting, and coordination work.
Why this matters: After a disaster, people and local officials may have to answer the same questions for several federal programs. That can slow down help and add stress. This bill tries to find ways to make the process easier, improve early damage checks, and make awarded aid easier to track. The real effect would depend on what FEMA and other agencies recommend and do later.
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Officially: Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
Federal agencies would study how to make disaster aid forms easier and less repetitive. FEMA would also plan a public website that shows where federal disaster aid has been awarded.
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Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Introduced
Introduced in House
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (1/14/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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