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HOUSE 6997118th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

Last Action
11/26/2024

Actions

  • 2024-11-26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.
  • 2024-11-26Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-776.
  • 2024-11-26Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-776.
  • 2024-09-18Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2024-09-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2024-09-18Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
  • 2024-01-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • 2024-01-16Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2024-01-16Introduced in House
  • 2024-01-16Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2024-01-16 (00)

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal.

The bill requires (1) FEMA to conduct outreach to states, tribal governments, and local governments with respect to any guidance or support materials developed; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that, among other things, examines the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Chris Pappas (D-NH)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR)

Subjects

  • Advisory bodies
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • State and local government operations
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