Logo of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Directs FEMA to insure that ongoing modernization of assistance grant systems includes an online interface for grant applications, mechanisms to avoid duplication of benefits, and information sharing among authorities.
Official Summary
FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that the ongoing modernization of the grant systems for the administration of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:
- an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
- mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
- a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.
FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.
Signed by President
2017-11-21
Became Public Law
2017-11-21
Amendments
None.
Sponsors
Original sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Cosponsors: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Votes
Passed House: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll242.xml
Passed Senate by unanimous consent.
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