The bill would change federal procedures for recovery after a major disaster. For up to 180 days after a disaster declaration, the Coast Guard’s department would have to exempt a vessel from certain shipping rules if its owner or operator reasonably shows that the exemption is needed for disaster relief. Davis-Bacon requirements would not apply to disaster-related repair projects carried out under the Stafford Act.
The bill would also require the President to establish a recovery board for each disaster type that occurs in a calendar year. The boards would include federal, state, local, and congressional representatives and would report recommendations for addressing recovery barriers and improving future recovery. The bill would require hazard mitigation to comply with specified water, air, and endangered species laws. It would also require installation of technological improvements that were scheduled, procured, and funded before the disaster declaration when a damaged facility is repaired or replaced.
If a major disaster affects your area, a recovery board could review recovery procedures and recommend changes. The bill does not describe direct assistance to individuals or specify how its changes would affect a particular community.
The bill does not specify costs or funding amounts.
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