Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2023

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

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Passed

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This resolution did not advance - its current status is "FAILED".

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have changed how disaster recovery funds are distributed and monitored, specifically by allowing states and tribes more autonomy in prioritizing spending while requiring Congressional oversight of grant reports to prevent fraud.

Who is mentioned in the record

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States

States would have been eligible to receive federal grants for disaster recovery and would have been subject to new reporting and procurement requirements.

Indian Tribes

Indian tribes would have been eligible to receive federal grants for disaster recovery and would have been subject to new reporting and procurement requirements.

Small Business Administration

The agency would have been required to coordinate with the President to provide data on disaster recovery needs.

What changed

Current stage: FAILED.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This bill would have created a new federal program to provide disaster recovery grants to states and Indian tribes for long-term needs like housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization. It required the President to coordinate disaster data across agencies and mandated that grantees spend a portion of funds on cleaning rivers and streams.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would have been eligible for these grants?

States and Indian tribes would have been eligible to receive grants for s following a major disaster declaration.

How would the government ensure the money wasn't wasted?

The bill required grantees to submit a report on spending to Congress, certified by a State Auditor, before receiving the second half of their grant funds.

Could grantees use the money for administrative costs?

Yes, but they would have been limited to using no more than 13 percent of the grant for administrative costs, such as audits and oversight.

Why It Matters

The bill would have changed how disaster recovery funds are distributed and monitored, specifically by allowing states and tribes more autonomy in prioritizing spending while requiring Congressional oversight of grant reports to prevent fraud.

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Connected Entities

organizationSmall Business Administration“Coordinated data collection with this agency.”Map →

bill_numberRobert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act“The foundational law this bill amends.”Map →

organizationStates“Primary recipients of disaster assistance.”Map →

personPresident“Has the authority to provide disaster assistance.”Map →

organizationIndian Tribes“Eligible recipients of disaster assistance.”Map →

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