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Disaster Aid Transparency: Track How Funds Are Spent Online.

This new law requires federal agencies to publish detailed information online about how disaster relief funds are spent. Citizens will be able to easily check which projects and activities receive funding, increasing transparency and accountability in disaster aid management.
Key points
A new website will be created to provide data on disaster assistance expenditures.
Federal agencies will regularly publish information on amounts and details of funded projects.
Data will be easily accessible and understandable, allowing everyone to track how public money is used.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-06-13
For 412
Against 2
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2020
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
Voting date: 2022-06-13
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 258
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2020.

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 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new website will be created to provide data on disaster assistance expenditures.
  • Federal agencies will regularly publish information on amounts and details of funded projects.
  • Data will be easily accessible and understandable, allowing everyone to track how public money is used.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 258). (text: CR H5456-5457)

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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