Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act
Sponsored By: Representative Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Introduced
Summary
Makes federal hazard mitigation under the Stafford Act mandatory rather than optional. This bill would change Section 404(a) of the Stafford Act by replacing "The President may" with "The President shall", obligating the President to carry out the hazard mitigation program under the Stafford Act.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More disaster protection for homes and small businesses
If enacted, this bill would require the President to carry out the hazard mitigation program under the Stafford Act. It would change the statutory phrase "The President may" to "The President shall" for that program. Households in disaster-prone areas would likely see more federal mitigation projects that would reduce future property damage and safety risks. The bill would take effect upon enactment but would not set new funding, project timing, or implementation details.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
CO • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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