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Improving Disaster Preparedness: Exercises and Critical Infrastructure Reports

This act requires the government to conduct regular exercises to better prepare the nation for natural disasters and public health emergencies that could disrupt essential services like power or transportation. The goal is to improve response speed and effectiveness during emergencies, directly impacting citizens' safety and daily lives.
Key points
The government will conduct at least two exercises annually to test readiness for disasters and health crises.
Exercises will focus on how disasters impact critical infrastructure (like energy, transport) and how to improve emergency response coordination.
The government will report annually to Congress on threats to critical infrastructure from disasters and crises.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_170
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ADVANCE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_170.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will conduct at least two exercises annually to test readiness for disasters and health crises.
  • Exercises will focus on how disasters impact critical infrastructure (like energy, transport) and how to improve emergency response coordination.
  • The government will report annually to Congress on threats to critical infrastructure from disasters and crises.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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