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Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-4480| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2025
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act" amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to mandate the designation of a Veteran Advocate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This Advocate will ensure fair treatment for veterans in disaster assistance, participating in declaration processes to address their needs and serving as the primary contact for veterans service organizations. The role also involves identifying opportunities for veteran recruitment into FEMA employment, including reservist positions. Importantly, this Act clarifies that it does not authorize any new forms of major disaster or emergency assistance, but rather enhances advocacy for veterans within existing frameworks.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4669: FEMA Act of 2025

Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-4480| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2025
The "Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act" amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to mandate the designation of a Veteran Advocate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This Advocate will ensure fair treatment for veterans in disaster assistance, participating in declaration processes to address their needs and serving as the primary contact for veterans service organizations. The role also involves identifying opportunities for veteran recruitment into FEMA employment, including reservist positions. Importantly, this Act clarifies that it does not authorize any new forms of major disaster or emergency assistance, but rather enhances advocacy for veterans within existing frameworks.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure 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