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Evaluating FEMA's Disaster Mitigation: Effectiveness, Savings, and Community Impact

This act directs FEMA to conduct a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of its hazard mitigation activities. The goal is to understand how these programs reduce disaster costs, enhance community preparedness, and improve insurance affordability, directly impacting citizens' safety and financial well-being.
Key points
FEMA will assess how its programs reduce federal and local spending on disaster response and recovery.
The act aims to improve the availability and affordability of hazard-related insurance for citizens.
Study findings will be made publicly available, increasing transparency and allowing citizens to understand FEMA's impact.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4426
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]
Process start date: 2025-07-16
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4426.

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 2025-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • FEMA will assess how its programs reduce federal and local spending on disaster response and recovery.
  • The act aims to improve the availability and affordability of hazard-related insurance for citizens.
  • Study findings will be made publicly available, increasing transparency and allowing citizens to understand FEMA's impact.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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