HR-4480 : Still Just a Bill

The "Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act" (H.R. 4480) seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve support for veterans during disasters.

Key provisions of the bill include:

  • Designation of a Veteran Advocate: Directs the President to designate a Veteran Advocate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  • Responsibilities of the Veteran Advocate:
    • Advocating for fair treatment of veterans in disaster assistance.
    • Participating in disaster and emergency declaration processes to address veterans' needs.
    • Serving as the main contact between veterans' service organizations and FEMA.
    • Identifying opportunities to recruit veterans for FEMA employment, including reservist positions.

The bill clarifies that it does not authorize any new types of disaster or emergency assistance beyond what is already authorized in existing law.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-07-18CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2025-07-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2025-07-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Tom Barrett [R] (MI-7)
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