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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 13, 2022Emergency Management
S. 3512

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jul 12, 2022)

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

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 includes examining the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

What just happenedJul 12, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Jul 12, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

  2. Jul 12, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Jul 12, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Feb 2, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jan 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jan 13, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateJul 12, 202225

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

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 includes examining the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

Introduced in SenateJan 13, 2022

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

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 and local governments.

Disaster Contract Improvement Act — Informed