Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act

# Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would create a new commission to study how the federal government handles natural disasters. The commission would examine current federal programs and activities related to preparing for disasters and recovering from them, then make recommendations to Congress on how to improve these efforts. The commission would have 15 members appointed by the Office of Management and Budget and would be required to submit a final report within two years. **Who it affects and key provisions:** This bill would primarily affect federal agencies involved in disaster response and recovery, as they would be required to cooperate with the commission by providing information and advice. American citizens and communities affected by natural disasters could indirectly benefit if the commission's recommendations lead to more effective federal disaster programs.

The commission would automatically dissolve 60 days after submitting its report to Congress. **Current status:** The bill (S. 270) is currently in committee and was introduced by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) in the 119th Congress. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress.