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Disaster Recovery Reform Act

USA115th CongressHR-4460| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Recovery Reform Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to modify the Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to: permit the use of technical and financial assistance to establish and carry out enforcement activities to implement codes, specifications, and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs; direct the President to establish a National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund; authorize the President's contribution to the cost of hazard mitigation measures to be used to increase resilience in any area affected by a major disaster; and direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue a final rulemaking that defines the terms "resilient" and "resiliency." The bill authorizes the President to: (1) provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a wildfire for which assistance was provided; (2) provide incentives to invest in measures that increase readiness for, and resilience from, a future major disaster; and (3) waive Stafford Act provisions regarding duplication of benefits. The bill amends the Stafford Act to: (1) authorize states to use federal disaster assistance to directly administer temporary and permanent housing for disaster victims, (2) increase assistance to individuals with disabilities, and (3) establish fixed rates for reimbursing states and localities for costs incurred to implement disaster recovery projects. FEMA shall: (1) provide annual guidance and training for the prioritization of assistance to hospitals and nursing homes during a disaster; (2) issue guidance for the identification of evacuation routes; and (3) review the Unified Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation review process, improve closeout practices, and publish on its website specified information for grant awards and contracts in excess of $1 million. FEMA may establish one or more national veterinary emergency teams at accredited veterinary schools.

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Timeline
Nov 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Nov 30, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 30, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 30, 2017
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Dec 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3041
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-446.
Dec 21, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 850.
Dec 21, 2018
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Dec 21, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1098, Part I.
  • November 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • November 30, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 30, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 30, 2017
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • December 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3041
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-446.


  • December 21, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 850.


  • December 21, 2018
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • December 21, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1098, Part I.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4455: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1183: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance.
  • HR 115-4667: Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1932: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for certain wildfire mitigation assistance.
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAgingAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDams and canalsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEducational facilities and institutionsElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)FiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionForests, forestry, treesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHistoric sites and heritage areasHomelessness and emergency shelterHorticulture and plantsHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMammalsMedical educationNatural disastersPublic contracts and procurementReligionResidential rehabilitation and home repairRoads and highwaysService animalsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeState and local government operationsTemporary and part-time employmentTravel and tourismVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater resources funding

Disaster Recovery Reform Act

USA115th CongressHR-4460| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Disaster Recovery Reform Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to modify the Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to: permit the use of technical and financial assistance to establish and carry out enforcement activities to implement codes, specifications, and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs; direct the President to establish a National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund; authorize the President's contribution to the cost of hazard mitigation measures to be used to increase resilience in any area affected by a major disaster; and direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue a final rulemaking that defines the terms "resilient" and "resiliency." The bill authorizes the President to: (1) provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a wildfire for which assistance was provided; (2) provide incentives to invest in measures that increase readiness for, and resilience from, a future major disaster; and (3) waive Stafford Act provisions regarding duplication of benefits. The bill amends the Stafford Act to: (1) authorize states to use federal disaster assistance to directly administer temporary and permanent housing for disaster victims, (2) increase assistance to individuals with disabilities, and (3) establish fixed rates for reimbursing states and localities for costs incurred to implement disaster recovery projects. FEMA shall: (1) provide annual guidance and training for the prioritization of assistance to hospitals and nursing homes during a disaster; (2) issue guidance for the identification of evacuation routes; and (3) review the Unified Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation review process, improve closeout practices, and publish on its website specified information for grant awards and contracts in excess of $1 million. FEMA may establish one or more national veterinary emergency teams at accredited veterinary schools.

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Timeline
Nov 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Nov 30, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 30, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 30, 2017
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Dec 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3041
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-446.
Dec 21, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 850.
Dec 21, 2018
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Dec 21, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1098, Part I.
  • November 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • November 30, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 30, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 30, 2017
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • December 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3041
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-446.


  • December 21, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 850.


  • December 21, 2018
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • December 21, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1098, Part I.
Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4455: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1183: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance.
  • HR 115-4667: Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1932: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for certain wildfire mitigation assistance.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAgingAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDams and canalsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEducational facilities and institutionsElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)FiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionForests, forestry, treesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHistoric sites and heritage areasHomelessness and emergency shelterHorticulture and plantsHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMammalsMedical educationNatural disastersPublic contracts and procurementReligionResidential rehabilitation and home repairRoads and highwaysService animalsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeState and local government operationsTemporary and part-time employmentTravel and tourismVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater resources funding