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Flexible Use of Unspent Disaster Management Funds

This new law allows states, Indian Tribes, and territories to use unspent money from one disaster recovery project for management costs of other disaster-related projects. This aims to encourage faster project completion and more efficient use of funds, potentially speeding up recovery and preparedness for future disasters.
Key points
Unused funds from one disaster recovery project can now be reallocated to cover management costs for other disaster-related projects.
The change is designed to incentivize quicker project closures and provide more flexibility in managing disaster relief funds.
These funds can be used for building capacity to prepare for, recover from, or mitigate future disaster impacts for up to 5 years.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_744
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_744.

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 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused funds from one disaster recovery project can now be reallocated to cover management costs for other disaster-related projects.
  • The change is designed to incentivize quicker project closures and provide more flexibility in managing disaster relief funds.
  • These funds can be used for building capacity to prepare for, recover from, or mitigate future disaster impacts for up to 5 years.
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. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-320.

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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