Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
H.R. 10002, the Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act, would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Specifically, it would change the language regarding the hazard mitigation program from "The President may carry out" to "The President shall carry out." This would make the program a requirement rather than an option for the President.
The bill affects the President's authority and responsibilities concerning disaster relief and emergency assistance. It aims to ensure the implementation of the hazard mitigation program established under existing law. The bill does not specify which individuals or communities would be directly impacted, nor does it detail the scope or funding of the hazard mitigation program.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Brittany Pettersen. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10002 do?
- H.R. 10002, the Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act, would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Specifically, it would change the language regarding the hazard mitigation program from "The President may carry out" to "The President shall carry out." This would make the program a requirement rather than an option for the President. The bill affects the President's authority and responsibilities concerning disaster relief and emergency assistance. It aims to ensure the implementation of the hazard mitigation program established under existing law. The bill does not specify which individuals or communities would be directly impacted, nor does it detail the scope or funding of the hazard mitigation program. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Brittany Pettersen. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has H.R. 10002 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10002. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10002?
- H.R. 10002 was sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10002?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (30 Jul 2026).
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