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H.R. 153 · 119th Congress

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

Passed HouseEmergency Management
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Passed HouseJan 14, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 426–0. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 153 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 15, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Subpage for transparency of disaster assistance
  • Sec. 3 Definitions
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

    This bill establishes a centralized location to publish information on disaster assistance provided by federal agencies.

    The Small Business Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and any agencies providing disaster assistance must make available to the public on a quarterly basis information regarding (1) the total amount of assistance provided by the agency; (2) the amount provided that was expended or obligated; and (3) all projects or activities for which assistance was expended, obligated, or used.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 3, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jan 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Jan 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jan 14, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jan 14, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jan 14, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)House floor actions
    6. Jan 13, 2025At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    7. Jan 13, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 153.House floor actions
    8. Jan 13, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H101-103)House floor actions
    9. Jan 13, 2025Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Jan 4, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
    11. Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services.House floor actions
    12. Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services.House floor actions
    13. Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services.House floor actions
    14. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    15. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jan 14, 2025 · HousePassed 426–0
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 217 yes, 0 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Pablo José Hernández D-PR-At Large
    • Stacey E. Plaskett D-VI-At Large