HR-153 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-01-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2025-01-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-01-14VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2025-01-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)House floor actions
2025-01-13FloorAt 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
2025-01-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 153.House floor actions
2025-01-13FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H101-103)House floor actions
2025-01-13FloorMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2025-01-04CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2025-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2025-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2025-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2025-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Government information and archives
  • Natural disasters
  • Public-private cooperation
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