Disaster Contract Improvement Act

United States117th CongressS-3512Senate
Updated: Jul 12, 2022

Summary

Disaster Contract Improvement Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal. The bill requires (1) FEMA to conduct outreach to states, tribal governments, and local governments with respect to any guidance or support materials developed; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that includes examining the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

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HR-6697: Disaster Contract Improvement Act

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

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  2. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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  3. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.

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  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

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