What does Preamble of Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act do?

This bill amends section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act The amendment aims to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects Excess funds from closed projects can be used for management costs of other disaster recovery projects

What does SHORT TITLE. of Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act.

What does USE OF EXCESS FUNDS FOR MANAGEMENT COSTS. of Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act do?

This section amends Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act Excess funds for management costs can be made available to grantees or subgrantees for disaster recovery projects Excess funds can be used for building capacity, management costs, and mitigation activities The amendments apply to grant awards for major disasters or emergencies declared on or after the date of enactment A GAO study will be conducted to review management costs and their use

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Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act

Last updated: 10/3/2025 · Introduced: 1/28/2025

Author: Joe Neguse (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows states, tribes, and territories to use excess funds from closed disaster recovery projects to cover management costs for other projects.
The bill expands the use of excess disaster recovery funds to include building capacity and mitigation activities.
Grantees and subgrantees can utilize these excess funds for management costs related to major disasters or emergencies declared on or after the bill's enactment.

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