Bill · H.R. 9180· House(119-HR-9180)
CDBG–DR Automated Assessment Act
- Introduced
- 6/8/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
- Sponsored by
- Wesley Bell
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is called the CDBG-DR Automated Assessment Act. It requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to look at unmet needs in areas hit by disasters. This assessment must happen no later than 60 days after the President declares a major disaster and every quarter after that. The Secretary must use available federal disaster and housing data to evaluate damage and find shortages. Finally, a report on these unmet needs must be submitted to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4
Mandates timely and ongoing automated assessments of unmet needs after major disasters to direct federal recovery funds effectively.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Requires regular reporting to Congress on disaster recovery needs, improving governmental transparency and accountability.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Focuses heavily on affordable housing shortages and economic recovery needs critical for low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate damage to housing and infrastructure in disaster-impacted areas using available federal data. This is positive because it helps clearly identify what needs fixing after a disaster.
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Section 2 requires the Secretary to identify shortages in affordable housing and broader economic recovery needs. This is positive because it brings attention to housing and economic struggles people face after a disaster.
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Section 2 requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress that identifies unmet needs that could be addressed using disaster program funds. This is positive because it keeps our elected officials accountable by regularly updating them on what help is still missing.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2Reduces Homelessness+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- 6/10/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
- 6/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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