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Disaster Spending Transparency: Tracking Aid and Damages

This new law aims to increase transparency in government spending related to natural disasters and emergencies. Citizens will be able to easily see how and on what money for aid is spent, and get a full picture of financial losses. Better data will help respond more effectively to future crises and plan expenditures.
Key points
All federal spending on disasters and emergencies will be tracked and published on a single, centralized website.
The act requires collecting data not only on expenditures but also on estimated financial damages from disasters, providing a more complete cost picture.
A pilot program will be established to test the best ways to collect and present this data, ensuring it is as useful and accurate as possible.
The law aims to improve the quality of public spending data, facilitating analysis and preventing waste.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3289
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DISASTER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3289.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal spending on disasters and emergencies will be tracked and published on a single, centralized website.
  • The act requires collecting data not only on expenditures but also on estimated financial damages from disasters, providing a more complete cost picture.
  • A pilot program will be established to test the best ways to collect and present this data, ensuring it is as useful and accurate as possible.
  • The law aims to improve the quality of public spending data, facilitating analysis and preventing waste.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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