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Disaster Aid Transparency: Track How Funds Are Spent

This new law creates a public website where citizens can see how federal disaster assistance is being spent. This makes it easier to track where money for recovery and support after natural disasters goes, increasing transparency and accountability of government agencies.
Key points
A new public website will be created to display data on disaster assistance spending.
Federal agencies will regularly publish detailed information on projects funded by aid, including location and status.
Increased transparency will allow citizens to better monitor the use of public funds after natural disasters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_259
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-01-10
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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 118_HR_259.

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 2023-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new public website will be created to display data on disaster assistance spending.
  • Federal agencies will regularly publish detailed information on projects funded by aid, including location and status.
  • Increased transparency will allow citizens to better monitor the use of public funds after natural disasters.
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 Rescom. 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 voice vote. (text: CR H295)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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