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To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.
2/12/2025, 9:00 AM
Summary of Bill HR 732
Bill 119 hr 732, also known as the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster recovery efforts by requiring the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement specific recommendations made by the Comptroller General.
The bill focuses on enhancing coordination between FEMA and HUD in order to streamline the disaster recovery process. It also aims to improve the transparency and accountability of federal disaster assistance programs.
Some key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring FEMA and HUD to develop a joint plan for disaster recovery that includes clear roles and responsibilities for each agency. 2. Establishing a process for tracking and reporting on the use of federal disaster assistance funds. 3. Enhancing the training and qualifications of FEMA and HUD personnel involved in disaster recovery efforts. 4. Improving the communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during disaster response and recovery. Overall, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act seeks to address the shortcomings identified by the Comptroller General in previous disaster recovery efforts and ensure that federal resources are used effectively to help communities recover from natural disasters.
The bill focuses on enhancing coordination between FEMA and HUD in order to streamline the disaster recovery process. It also aims to improve the transparency and accountability of federal disaster assistance programs.
Some key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring FEMA and HUD to develop a joint plan for disaster recovery that includes clear roles and responsibilities for each agency. 2. Establishing a process for tracking and reporting on the use of federal disaster assistance funds. 3. Enhancing the training and qualifications of FEMA and HUD personnel involved in disaster recovery efforts. 4. Improving the communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during disaster response and recovery. Overall, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act seeks to address the shortcomings identified by the Comptroller General in previous disaster recovery efforts and ensure that federal resources are used effectively to help communities recover from natural disasters.
Current Status of Bill HR 732
Bill HR 732 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill HR 732 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025. Bill HR 732's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of January 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 732
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 732
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 732
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 732
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