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Disaster Contract Improvement Act

USA117th CongressS-3512| Senate 
| Updated: 7/12/2022
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Contract Improvement Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal. The bill requires (1) FEMA to conduct outreach to states, tribal governments, and local governments with respect to any guidance or support materials developed; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that includes examining the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

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Timeline
Jan 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 2, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6697
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 12, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.
Jul 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
  • January 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 2, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 10, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6697
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • July 12, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.


  • July 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6697: Disaster Contract Improvement Act
Advisory bodiesDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

USA117th CongressS-3512| Senate 
| Updated: 7/12/2022
Disaster Contract Improvement Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal. The bill requires (1) FEMA to conduct outreach to states, tribal governments, and local governments with respect to any guidance or support materials developed; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that includes examining the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 2, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6697
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 12, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.
Jul 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
  • January 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 2, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 10, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6697
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • July 12, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-128.


  • July 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6697: Disaster Contract Improvement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations