ACCURATE Act
Rep. Franklin Introduces ACCURATE Act to Standardize Federal Disaster Risk Maps and Data
The ACCURATE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has bipartisan support, technical bills like this often struggle to get floor time unless they are attached to a larger disaster relief package.
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Personal Impact
Federal employees at agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and other departments that use hazard risk tools will need to adjust their procurement processes to follow any new standards the Under Secretary adopts. This creates additional compliance steps but also gives agencies clearer guidelines for evaluating the quality of risk products they buy. The impact is modest and largely procedural.
“Federal departments and agencies identified by the Commission shall, to the maximum extent practicable, incorporate such standards and guidance when procuring or utilizing hazard risk assessment tools and models from the private sector.”
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
ACCURATE Act
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