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Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-10002| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act , aims to strengthen the implementation of federal disaster preparedness efforts. It specifically amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which governs federal disaster response and recovery. The core provision of the bill changes the language in Section 404(a) of the Stafford Act from "The President may" to "The President shall" regarding the hazard mitigation program. This critical alteration transforms the President's authority from discretionary to mandatory, compelling the executive branch to carry out the program. The intent is to ensure consistent and guaranteed federal action in mitigating hazards and reducing the impact of future disasters across the nation.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-10002| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This legislation, known as the Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act , aims to strengthen the implementation of federal disaster preparedness efforts. It specifically amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which governs federal disaster response and recovery. The core provision of the bill changes the language in Section 404(a) of the Stafford Act from "The President may" to "The President shall" regarding the hazard mitigation program. This critical alteration transforms the President's authority from discretionary to mandatory, compelling the executive branch to carry out the program. The intent is to ensure consistent and guaranteed federal action in mitigating hazards and reducing the impact of future disasters across the nation.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted