House Bill 6997
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Disaster Contract Improvement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6997
Congress
118
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
January 16, 2024
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01/19/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
01/16/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/16/2024
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 29, 2024 6:30:16 PM