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Modernizing Disaster Funds: Reusing Management Costs for Future Preparedness.

This law changes how federal disaster management funds are used by states and territories. If a jurisdiction closes a disaster recovery project with leftover administrative funds, they can now reuse that money for future disaster preparedness or managing other ongoing recovery efforts. This aims to boost efficiency and improve overall readiness for future natural disasters, indirectly benefiting citizens through faster and better aid.
Key points
States and territories can reuse unspent administrative funds from closed disaster projects for future preparedness or management of other disaster relief efforts.
The change incentivizes local authorities to close out old projects faster, ensuring public safety funds are utilized efficiently for current and future needs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3071
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-10-18