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Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

USA119th CongressHR-152| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to enhance the efficiency and transparency of federal disaster assistance. It directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study and develop a plan within two years to streamline and consolidate information collection from disaster assistance applicants and grantees. This plan aims to make the process less burdensome, duplicative, and time-consuming, while also establishing a system for regular public reporting of awarded federal disaster assistance on a dedicated website. Additionally, the bill mandates the Administrator to convene a working group with various federal agencies to address preliminary damage assessments (PDAs). This group will identify areas of duplication or fragmentation in current PDA processes and determine the feasibility of a single federal agency conducting assessments for all. The working group is also tasked with exploring the use of emerging technologies , such as unmanned aircraft systems, to expedite the administration of these assessments. A comprehensive report detailing the findings and plans from both the information collection and PDA initiatives, including potential recommendations, must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available on FEMA's website in accessible formats.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1306
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2016
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-255
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 13, 2025
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)
Jan 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.
Jan 13, 2025
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, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
Jan 14, 2025
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)
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Jan 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1306
    Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2016
    Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-255
    Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • January 13, 2025
    Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)


  • January 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.


  • January 13, 2025
    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.


  • January 13, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)


  • January 14, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • January 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
Congressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

USA119th CongressHR-152| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to enhance the efficiency and transparency of federal disaster assistance. It directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study and develop a plan within two years to streamline and consolidate information collection from disaster assistance applicants and grantees. This plan aims to make the process less burdensome, duplicative, and time-consuming, while also establishing a system for regular public reporting of awarded federal disaster assistance on a dedicated website. Additionally, the bill mandates the Administrator to convene a working group with various federal agencies to address preliminary damage assessments (PDAs). This group will identify areas of duplication or fragmentation in current PDA processes and determine the feasibility of a single federal agency conducting assessments for all. The working group is also tasked with exploring the use of emerging technologies , such as unmanned aircraft systems, to expedite the administration of these assessments. A comprehensive report detailing the findings and plans from both the information collection and PDA initiatives, including potential recommendations, must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available on FEMA's website in accessible formats.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1306
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2016
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-255
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 13, 2025
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)
Jan 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.
Jan 13, 2025
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, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
Jan 14, 2025
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)
View Vote
Jan 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1306
    Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2016
    Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-255
    Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • January 13, 2025
    Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)


  • January 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.


  • January 13, 2025
    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.


  • January 13, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)


  • January 14, 2025
    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)
    View Vote


  • January 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations