HB 4044
Creates the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management within the Department of Human Services.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of House Interim Committee on Emergency Management and Veterans for Representative Thuy Tran)
Committee
Ways and Means
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management within the Department of Human Services to coordinate and support human services during emergencies. It creates two grant programs: the Oregon Public Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding to local governments and nonprofits for emergency-related work, and the Oregon Individual Assistance Grant Program, which offers direct financial assistance to individuals affected by emergencies. The bill also modifies existing laws related to disaster response funding and definitions.
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House Interim Committee on Emergency Management and Veterans
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of HB 4121 and HB 4044 emphasize the need for enhanced community resilience in Oregon, citing gaps in food security and emergency response. They advocate for the proposed bill's creation of a new office in DHS to provide human services in emergencies and establish grant programs, such as the Oregon Public Assistance Grant Program and the Oregon Individual Assistance Grant Program. Proponents also highlight successful partnerships with organizations like RFU, which have contributed to community resilience during disaster responses and recovery. Ultimately, supporters believe that empowering OEM to prepare in advance of an emergency will make Oregon better prepared for disasters, ultimately strengthening its Resilience Hubs and Networks framework.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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