Bills · S 2247
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2247Emergency Management
Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and many communities struggle to recover and prepare for future events. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly strengthen local capabilities to plan for and mitigate these disasters, especially in smaller towns or tribal lands that lack funding or expertise. By providing more upfront cash and a higher federal share for prevention projects, it helps communities invest in things like seawalls, updated building codes, or warning systems, making them more resilient.
If it doesn't pass, many communities might continue to rely on a slower, more complex federal aid system, often struggling to find the matching funds needed for critical mitigation projects. This could leave them more vulnerable to future disasters, leading to greater loss of life, property damage, and prolonged recovery periods, ultimately costing taxpayers more in the long run through repeated federal emergency spending.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides direct federal funding to State and tribal hazard mitigation offices to support their planning and implementation of disaster prevention programs.
Ensures dedicated resources for critical, ongoing local efforts to reduce disaster risks.
PROVISION 02
Allows the federal government to cover up to 85% of the cost for hazard mitigation projects in "low-capacity jurisdictions," an increase from the standard 75%.
Helps communities with limited resources afford crucial disaster prevention infrastructure and projects.
PROVISION 03
Increases the amount of advance assistance for hazard mitigation projects from 25% to 50% of the total project cost.
Provides more upfront funding, allowing communities to begin and complete mitigation projects more quickly.
PROVISION 04
Permits States and tribal governments with multiple hazard mitigation grants to combine funds for administrative costs and apply the latest project deadline to all concurrent grants.
Simplifies the administrative burden for managing multiple federal grants, making the process more efficient.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4316-4317)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2247
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2247Emergency Management
Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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READING
23 min
COSPONSORS
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