Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
Disaster Relief: Online Spending Tracker
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the government to create a single, easy-to-use website where the public can see exactly how federal disaster money is being spent. It aims to make sure the billions of dollars sent to help after fires, floods, and other emergencies are used correctly and reach the right places.
- Major agencies like FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development must report their spending every three months. They have to provide details like the name of the project, what it is for, how close it is to being finished, and the ZIP code where the work is happening.
- The tracker will focus on money given to states, local governments, and large organizations rather than private individuals. By making this data easy to download and read, it allows the public to see if disaster recovery is moving quickly or if money is getting stuck in certain areas.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 10). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H101-102)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 10). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H101-102)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
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