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Disaster Assistance Simplification Act

USA117th CongressS-4599| Senate 
| Updated: 9/27/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a web-based, interagency electronic information system to be known as DisasterAssistance.gov to provide for a universal disaster application across federal agencies. Specifically, such system shall facilitate a consolidated application for any form of disaster assistance provided by a disaster assistance agency; carry out the purposes of disaster assistance programs swiftly, efficiently, equitably, and in accordance with specified laws and privacy and data protections; and support the detection, prevention, and investigation of waste, fraud, abuse, or discrimination in the administration of disaster assistance programs. DisasterAssistance.gov shall permit (1) applicants to receive status updates and update disaster assistance information throughout their recovery, and (2) the distribution of additional recovery resource information to survivors that may be available in a disaster stricken jurisdiction. Further, it shall provide disaster survivors with information and documentation on applications. FEMA shall facilitate the collection of disaster assistance information into DisasterAssistance.gov only after (1) it certifies that the website substantially complies with specified data security standards and any other applicable federal information security policy, (2) the Department of Homeland Security publishes a privacy impact assessment, and (3) FEMA publishes standard rules of behavior for disaster assistance agencies and personnel to protect information from improper disclosure. FEMA may certify a federal agency as a disaster assistance agency after posting an agreement that contains the detailed terms of the agreement.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2575
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug 3, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 27, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-163.
Sep 27, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2575
    Disaster Assistance Simplification Act


  • July 21, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • August 3, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 27, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-163.


  • September 27, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.

Emergency Management

Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaState and local government operations

Disaster Assistance Simplification Act

USA117th CongressS-4599| Senate 
| Updated: 9/27/2022
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a web-based, interagency electronic information system to be known as DisasterAssistance.gov to provide for a universal disaster application across federal agencies. Specifically, such system shall facilitate a consolidated application for any form of disaster assistance provided by a disaster assistance agency; carry out the purposes of disaster assistance programs swiftly, efficiently, equitably, and in accordance with specified laws and privacy and data protections; and support the detection, prevention, and investigation of waste, fraud, abuse, or discrimination in the administration of disaster assistance programs. DisasterAssistance.gov shall permit (1) applicants to receive status updates and update disaster assistance information throughout their recovery, and (2) the distribution of additional recovery resource information to survivors that may be available in a disaster stricken jurisdiction. Further, it shall provide disaster survivors with information and documentation on applications. FEMA shall facilitate the collection of disaster assistance information into DisasterAssistance.gov only after (1) it certifies that the website substantially complies with specified data security standards and any other applicable federal information security policy, (2) the Department of Homeland Security publishes a privacy impact assessment, and (3) FEMA publishes standard rules of behavior for disaster assistance agencies and personnel to protect information from improper disclosure. FEMA may certify a federal agency as a disaster assistance agency after posting an agreement that contains the detailed terms of the agreement.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2575
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug 3, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 27, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-163.
Sep 27, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2575
    Disaster Assistance Simplification Act


  • July 21, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • August 3, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 27, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-163.


  • September 27, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaState and local government operations