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Last action · September 3, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sponsors: Lucy McBath and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The FEMA for Safe Recovery Act proposes changes to federal disaster recovery operations and oversight. The bill is currently under review by the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Judiciary.
This legislation establishes the framework for potential changes to federal disaster recovery management, which impacts the speed and scope of aid available to disaster-affected residents.
Who It Would Affect
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
The agency is the subject of the proposed legislative reforms.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Sep 3, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sep 3, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Legislative focus on FEMA reform
The introduction of this bill indicates a legislative intent to review or modify FEMA's recovery protocols.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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