FEMA would have to report each month on where Disaster Relief Fund money is going. The public would be able to see spending, delays, unpaid projects, and money held back.
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FEMA Accountability Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Latest action on H.R. 7461: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects FEMA, Congress, and communities waiting on federal disaster recovery money. It does not change who qualifies for aid. It changes how often FEMA must report spending and how much of that information the public can see.
Why this matters: Disaster recovery money can move slowly, and this bill would make FEMA show more clearly where that money stands each month. Congress could see whether the Disaster Relief Fund has enough money and whether projects are stuck. The public could also check which disasters and projects have received promised or paid funds. The bill may improve oversight, but it does not itself speed up payments or add more disaster aid.
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