US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 152In Second Chamber

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

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Overview

This bill, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, directs FEMA to improve how it collects information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees, aiming to reduce the burden on those involved. It also establishes a working group to examine duplication and fragmentation in preliminary damage assessments after disasters and explore the use of new technologies like drones. FEMA must submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing these efforts and recommendations.

Key provisions

Requires FEMA to conduct a study to streamline information collection from disaster assistance applicants and grantees.
Directs FEMA to develop a plan for regular reporting of federal disaster assistance awarded.
Establishes a working group to identify duplication in preliminary damage assessments.
Asks the working group to determine if a single federal agency should handle all assessments.
Instructs the working group to investigate the use of emerging technologies, such as drones, for damage assessments.
Mandates FEMA to submit a comprehensive report to Congress with findings and recommendations.
Requires the report to be publicly available on FEMA’s website.
Specifies sources of information to be used in preparing the comprehensive report.

Who is affected

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Small Business Administration (SBA)

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Legislative history

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Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Jan 13, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 13, 2025House

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)

Jan 13, 2025

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)

Jan 13, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)

Jan 13, 2025House

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.

Jan 13, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.

Jan 13, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)

Jan 13, 2025House

Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jan 14, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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