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New Rules for Disaster Management Funding

This act changes how states, Indian tribes, and territories can use unspent funds from disaster recovery projects. It allows these excess funds to be used more flexibly for other activities related to preparing for, recovering from, or mitigating the impacts of future disasters, potentially speeding up aid and improving crisis readiness.
Key points
Unused funds from completed disaster recovery projects can now be reallocated for other disaster management activities.
These funds can be used to build capacity for future disaster response, including preparedness, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
The funds will remain available for 5 years from the date they are made available, providing flexibility for long-term planning.
The act applies to disasters declared and funded on or after its enactment date.
A study on actual disaster management costs will be conducted within 180 days to assess the appropriateness of current funding levels.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_773
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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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_S_773.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused funds from completed disaster recovery projects can now be reallocated for other disaster management activities.
  • These funds can be used to build capacity for future disaster response, including preparedness, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
  • The funds will remain available for 5 years from the date they are made available, providing flexibility for long-term planning.
  • The act applies to disasters declared and funded on or after its enactment date.
  • A study on actual disaster management costs will be conducted within 180 days to assess the appropriateness of current funding levels.
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 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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