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Facilitating Hazard Mitigation Projects Act

September 23, 2024

disaster relieffederal grantsgovernment efficiencyhazard mitigationFEMA

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Finance Connection

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$23,598across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Oerating EngineersLocal No.3District 80 PAC$400-Oct 2020

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 23, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bill change the current rules for getting disaster grants?
No. The bill explicitly states that it does not modify or affect any existing cost-effectiveness requirements while the evaluation is being conducted.
Who will FEMA talk to while conducting this study?
FEMA is required to consult with Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations.

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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.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Connected Entities

otherNational Flood Insurance Act of 1968“authorizing flood mitigation assistance”Map →
dateOctober 18, 2023“bill introduction”Map →
organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“evaluating cost effectiveness requirements”Map →
organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“bill introduction”Map →
bill_numberS. 3067“bill introduction”Map →
personMr. Peters“introducing the bill”Map →
personMr. Cassidy“introducing the bill”Map →
otherRobert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act“authorizing grant programs”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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