H.R. 6997 · 118th Congress · House

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

Active· Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.
Introduced
Jan 16, 24
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 26, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-776.

    118Yea
    776Nay
    0NV
  2. NOV 26, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-776.

    118Yea
    776Nay
    0NV
  3. NOV 26, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.

  4. SEP 18, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

  5. SEP 18, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. SEP 18, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  7. JAN 19, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  8. JAN 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  9. JAN 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. JAN 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

5

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Nov 26, 2024

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Sep 18, 2024

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Sep 18, 2024

Active

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

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Referred: Jan 19, 2024

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jan 16, 2024

Active