Establishing National Disaster Safety Board to Improve Resilience and Reduce Fatalities.
This law creates the independent National Disaster Safety Board (NDSB) to systematically investigate the causes of loss of life, injury, and economic damage from natural hazards like wildfires or hurricanes. By focusing on systemic failures rather than blame, the Board aims to issue public recommendations that enhance national resilience and reduce future disaster costs, with a specific mandate to protect vulnerable communities.
Key points
An independent federal agency (NDSB) is established to review major natural disasters (10+ fatalities) to identify systemic causes of loss of life and economic injury.
The Board must prioritize analyzing the impact of disasters on socially and economically vulnerable populations to ensure equitable safety planning.
Public recommendations will be issued to reduce future fatalities and financial losses, requiring transparent responses and action plans from federal agencies.
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.