Bills · HR 153
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 153Disaster relief and insurancePublic-private cooperation
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing challenge of tracking how billions of dollars in federal disaster aid are spent after major events. Currently, information about disaster funding can be scattered across various agencies and not always easily accessible or comparable. If this bill becomes law, it would create a centralized, user-friendly platform, making it much easier for anyone to understand where federal relief money is flowing, what projects it's supporting, and how quickly those projects are progressing.
For voters, this means enhanced accountability for taxpayer money used in disaster recovery. It provides a tool to identify potential waste, fraud, or inefficiencies in the distribution and use of funds, ensuring that communities hit by disasters receive the most effective support possible. Without this law, the process of tracking disaster spending would remain fragmented, making it harder to oversee the significant financial investments made in post-disaster recovery efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a dedicated subpage on an existing government website for publishing information about federal disaster assistance.
This creates a central, public location for all relevant data on disaster spending, improving accessibility.
PROVISION 02
Requires covered federal agencies to submit detailed information about disaster assistance they provide within 30 days after each calendar quarter.
This ensures timely and regular updates on how disaster funds are being allocated and used.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that information submitted by agencies includes total amounts, expended/obligated amounts, and detailed lists of projects (name, description, completion status, location).
This provides specific, actionable data that allows for granular tracking of individual projects and expenditures.
PROVISION 04
Requires all data assets provided by federal agencies to be machine-readable.
This makes the data easier for computers to process, analyze, and integrate into other tools, increasing its utility for oversight.
PROVISION 05
Defines "covered Federal agency" to include FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This specifies which key agencies are responsible for reporting, ensuring comprehensive coverage of major disaster aid providers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Mississippi
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTSJAN 15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
JAN 14
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)
JAN 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 10). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H101-102)
JAN 14
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 10). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H101-102)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 153
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 15, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 153Disaster relief and insurancePublic-private cooperation
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
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