Disaster Assistance Simplification Act (S.861)
The Disaster Assistance Simplification Act would establish a universal disaster assistance application for disaster survivors to apply for federal assistance programs across various federal agencies. This web-based system, to be implemented by FEMA, would provide a central location for individuals to apply for aid, receive status updates, and obtain recovery resources. WHY WE LIKE IT […]
Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2025 (H.R.1858)
The Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2025 would enable agricultural producers and rural communities to lead on innovative solutions that address flooding at a watershed level. By advancing flood solutions at the watershed level, agricultural producers along with local communities, states, and the federal government are best positioned to save lives, manage risk, […]
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025 (H.R.1245)
In the wake of major floods, survivors face considerable challenges navigating federal recovery programs from across more than 30 government entities, making it difficult to access support for serious needs such as temporary housing and property repair or replacement. The Disaster Survivors Fairness Act would implement a number of longstanding recommendations to simplify the recovery […]
