Federal Advance Contracts Enforcement Act (S.979)
This bill would require federal preparedness actions to be coordinated with states and localities to prevent gaps in recovery efforts. It would build on 9 recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to improve contract management systems at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and would require regular updates on implementation to Congress to improve […]
State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act (H.R.1610)
This bill would permit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide capitalization grants to states to establish revolving funds to address flood risks. Such funds may be used to provide: (1) financial assistance to participants in the National Flood Insurance Program, including homeowners, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments; or (2) support for leveraged […]