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Increased Disaster Aid Transparency: HUD and FEMA Reports

This act aims to increase transparency in how disaster relief funds are allocated. Citizens will gain better insight into how government agencies like HUD and FEMA distribute aid, which can help understand why some areas receive more support than others.
Key points
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must explain its methodology for allocating disaster recovery funds to states, tribes, and local governments.
HUD will provide recommendations to improve the consistency and timeliness of disaster aid allocation.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will report on the average amount of individual and household assistance provided, and denial rates, broken down by income levels.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3162
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Relief Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3162.

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 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must explain its methodology for allocating disaster recovery funds to states, tribes, and local governments.
  • HUD will provide recommendations to improve the consistency and timeliness of disaster aid allocation.
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will report on the average amount of individual and household assistance provided, and denial rates, broken down by income levels.
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. Rice, Tom [R-SC-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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