Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
This bill directs federal disaster agencies to create a plan that simplifies the aid process for disaster survivors, businesses, and local governments. Agencies must find ways to eliminate redundant paperwork, study whether a single agency can conduct damage assessments using tools like drones, and launch a public website tracking all disaster aid payments. Within two years, officials must deliver their findings and recommendations to Congress and post the full report online.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- Disaster assistance applicants and granteesThe bill mandates the creation of an interagency plan specifically to simplify, consolidate, and expedite their application process, aiming to reduce duplicative paperwork and time burdens when seeking disaster assistance (Sec. 2(a)(1223)(a)(1)).
Who it burdens
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Must lead an interagency study to simplify disaster aid applications, develop a plan for public aid reporting, convene an interagency working group on preliminary damage assessments, submit a comprehensive report to Congress, post it publicly in machine-readable format, and provide congressional briefings upon request (Sec. 2(a)).
- Partner federal agenciesAgencies including the Small Business Administration, HUD, HHS, DOL, DOT, OMB, the Department of Commerce, and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency must coordinate with FEMA and participate in an interagency working group to review damage assessments and aid collection (Sec. 2(a)).
The provisions, in plain language.
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Requires FEMA, in coordination with other federal agencies, to study and develop a plan within two years to simplify and streamline disaster assistance applications to reduce duplicative paperwork and time burdens for applicants and grant recipients.
Directs FEMA and partner agencies to develop a plan within two years for the regular collection and public reporting of awarded federal disaster aid data, including establishing and maintaining a public website.
Directs FEMA to convene an interagency working group within two years to identify duplication in preliminary damage assessments, evaluate whether a single agency should handle assessments for the federal government, and explore using emerging technologies like drones to speed up the process.
Requires FEMA to submit a comprehensive report containing these plans, findings, and any recommendations to Congress and post it on the FEMA website in downloadable and machine-readable formats.
Requires FEMA leadership and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to brief relevant congressional committees upon request within 180 days after submitting the report.
Requires FEMA, in coordination with other federal agencies, to study and develop a plan within two years to simplify and streamline disaster assistance applications to reduce duplicative paperwork and time burdens for applicants and grant recipients.
Directs FEMA and partner agencies to develop a plan within two years for the regular collection and public reporting of awarded federal disaster aid data, including establishing and maintaining a public website.
Directs FEMA to convene an interagency working group within two years to identify duplication in preliminary damage assessments, evaluate whether a single agency should handle assessments for the federal government, and explore using emerging technologies like drones to speed up the process.
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How members voted on Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act.
Recorded roll calls on this bill, most recent first. Open one to see each member's position.
How it moved.
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- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
- 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 152.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H100-101)
- Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
- Introduced in House
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Civic Herald. “Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act (H.R. 152, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-152. Congress.gov record as of Jul 13, 2026.