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Improves Transparency for Disaster Aid
Recent Bills/Improves Transparency for Disaster Aid

Improves Transparency for Disaster Aid

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Passed Senate1 year ago
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House
Senate
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Passed/agreed to in Senate
Emergency ManagementDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesNatural disastersPublic-private cooperation
Why This Matters

This bill establishes an online system to provide clear information about federal disaster assistance funding and how it is used.

If you rely on federal disaster assistance, this bill ensures detailed information about how funds are spent is available online within 30 days after each quarter.
Who this affects
communities · individuals · federal disaster aid recipients
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill creates a new online page to track federal disaster assistance funding.
  2. 2Federal agencies must report disaster aid details every three months.
  3. 3The reports will include project names, descriptions, and completion statuses.
  4. 4The bill aims to make disaster assistance information more accessible to the public.
  5. 5Agencies can partner with private organizations to enhance transparency.
Read the detailed summary

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act This bill establishes a centralized location to publish information on disaster assistance provided by federal agencies. The Small Business Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and any agencies providing disaster assistance must make available to the public on a quarterly basis information regarding (1) the total amount of assistance provided by the agency; (2) the amount provided that was expended or obligated; and (3) all projects or activities for which assistance was expended, obligated, or used.

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House
Senate
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IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseJan 14, 2025
House Vote
Yes 426No 0Not Voting 6
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SenateApr 1, 2025
PresidentCurrent

Passed/agreed to in Senate

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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