Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025

# Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025 (HR 5855) **What the Bill Does:** This bill would require the federal government to develop better methods for measuring and reporting the total costs of natural disasters and other major catastrophes. Currently, disaster costs are tracked differently by various agencies, making it difficult to get a complete picture of financial impacts. The legislation would create a more standardized approach to calculating these expenses across federal departments. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily affects federal agencies responsible for disaster response and recovery, such as FEMA, the National Weather Service, and the Department of Homeland Security.

By implementing consistent measurement standards, the bill aims to help policymakers, researchers, and the public better understand disaster expenses—including direct damages, recovery costs, and economic losses. This could inform future disaster preparedness planning and budget allocation decisions. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee (HR 5855, 119th Congress), meaning it has been assigned to the relevant House committee for review and debate but has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. No action has been taken to advance it further in the legislative process.