Disaster Contract Improvement Act became law 677 days after introduction, with cosponsors, all Democrats
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 94 words.
Disaster Contract Improvement Act This act 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 act 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.
- Committees
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- Emergency Management: 54 of 1,024 bills became law, 113th–118th (5.3%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 372 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 954 words
- Subjects
- Advisory bodiesDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsPublic contracts and procurement +1 more
- Latest action
- Dec 17, 2024: Became Public Law No: 118-153.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 118th H.R. 6997 Disaster Contract Improvement Act R · Reported