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Read. Follow. Verify.Facilitating Hazard Mitigation Projects Act
Record date · September 23, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires the head of FEMA to study and report on ways to simplify the complex cost-effectiveness rules currently required for communities to receive federal hazard mitigation grants. The goal is to make it easier for state, local, and tribal governments to access funding for projects that protect against future disasters.
Local governments and tribal entities currently face significant administrative hurdles when applying for disaster mitigation funds; this bill mandates a formal review process to identify how to streamline these requirements, which could eventually accelerate the delivery of federal aid for infrastructure projects.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State, local, and tribal governments
These entities are the primary applicants for hazard mitigation grants and will be consulted by FEMA regarding the complexity of current requirements.
Nonprofit organizations
Nonprofits involved in hazard mitigation projects will be consulted by FEMA during the evaluation process.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will this bill change the current rules for getting disaster grants?
Who will FEMA talk to while conducting this study?
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Focus on Administrative Burden
The bill reflects a legislative trend toward addressing the 'complexity' of federal grant applications as a barrier to disaster resilience, rather than just increasing funding amounts.
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