118th Congress Emergency Management
H.R. 6997: Disaster Contract Improvement Act
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Chris Pappas D-NHOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Jenniffer González-Colón R-PR
Who scored on this bill
- 1Nicolas LaLota SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History
- Introduced in the House by Nicolas LaLota.
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- Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-776.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.