Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act
HR 4480, the Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act, creates a dedicated "Veterans Advocate" position within FEMA. This advocate would specifically ensure veterans' needs are addressed during disaster declarations and emergency responses, serving as the main contact between FEMA and veterans' organizations. The bill requires the advocate to participate in declaration processes, identify veteran recruitment opportunities within FEMA, and conduct other activities to improve veterans' access to disaster assistance. The legislation does not expand existing disaster assistance funding or eligibility but aims to improve how current programs serve veterans.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 17, 2025
Last action Jul 18, 2025
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Committee
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Jul 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Jul 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tom Barrett
RRepublican
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Gillen
DDemocratic
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