H.R. 152
119th Congress
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
2
Cosponsors
13
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
14 janvier 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 5 mars 2025
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to streamline disaster information collection, convene a working group on preliminary damage assessments, and provide a report to Congress.
FEMA must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan under which the collection of information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees will be made less burdensome, duplicative, and time consuming for applicants and grantees; and (2) develop a plan for the regular collection and reporting of information on federal disaster assistance awarded.
Additionally, not later than two years after enactment of the bill, FEMA must convene a working group on a regular basis to (1) identify potential areas of duplication or fragmentation in preliminary damage assessments after disaster declarations; (2) determine the applicability of having one federal agency make the assessments for all agencies; and (3) identify potential emerging technologies, such as unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones), to expedite the administration of preliminary damage assessments.
FEMA must submit a comprehensive report on the plans for streamlining and consolidating information collection and the findings and recommendations of the working group to Congress with a briefing. The report must be made available to the public and posted on FEMA's website.
Timeline
13 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
14 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 9). (text: CR H100-101)
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 9). (text: CR H100-101)
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
13 janvier 2025 · Floor
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
4 janvier 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]MSCosponsors
- Democrat2100%
- Democrat:Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]VI
- Democrat:Rescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large]PR
Classification
Policy area
Emergency ManagementLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To3 Jan 2025
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
- Referred to4 Jan 2025
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To14 Jan 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 0 on 3 janvier 2025 to 2 on 13 janvier 2025.
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