Disaster Aid Simplification: Single Application for Faster Recovery
This Act establishes a unified system for applying for disaster assistance, meaning survivors will no longer need to fill out multiple forms for various federal agencies. By improving information sharing between agencies, aid is intended to reach citizens faster and more efficiently. The changes aim to reduce the burden on disaster-affected individuals while ensuring personal data protection.
Key points
Single Application: Citizens will be able to submit one consolidated application for various forms of federal disaster assistance, instead of applying separately to multiple agencies.
Faster Aid Delivery: Streamlining information sharing among agencies is intended to speed up the decision-making process and the distribution of life-saving and recovery funds.
Data Security: Requirements for data security and privacy are introduced to protect information shared within the unified system.
Fraud Prevention: The new system is designed to support the detection, prevention, and investigation of waste, fraud, and abuse in assistance programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1528
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-05-10