Bill · S. 270· Senate(119-S-270)
Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- James Lankford
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Commission on Federal Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery within the Office of Management and Budget. The Commission is tasked with examining and recommending administrative and legislative reforms to improve how the Federal Government handles natural disaster resilience and recovery. It aims to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and budget funding of federal programs and activities in this area. The group will consist of 15 members with various expertises, including emergency management and infrastructure. After reviewing federally funded activities and programs, the Commission will submit a final report containing specific policy recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill includes representatives of individuals with disabilities as part of the Commission's membership.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
The bill specifically mandates the inclusion of representatives of individuals with disabilities on the Commission.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal disaster program funding through a new Commission.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved disaster response and resilience: The Commission is tasked with recommending reforms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal Government approaches to natural disaster resilience and recovery (Section 2(c)).
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Increased access to federal programs: The final report is intended to include policies that aim to increase the access and efficacy of Federal programs to all impacted individuals and entities (Section 2(f)(1)(E)).
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Expert representation in decision-making: The Commission membership includes experts from various fields such as emergency management, health sciences, and representatives of individuals with disabilities and other populations with special needs (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No new funding authorized: The bill states that amounts used to carry out the Commission shall be derived solely from amounts already appropriated to the Office, and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for this Act (Section 2(h)).
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 People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Affordable Housing+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate