ACCURATE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Apr 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 8407, also known as the ACCURATE Act, would establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools. This commission would advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology on identifying and standardizing tools and models used by federal agencies to assess risks from natural hazards. The commission would also develop recommendations for data inputs, model assumptions, and validation of outputs to ensure quality control.
The commission would be composed of representatives from various federal agencies, state and local governments, academic institutions, and industries including insurance, banking, construction, and real estate. Its duties would include cataloging existing tools, assessing their quality, and recommending best practices for federal procurement. Federal agencies would be required to incorporate adopted standards when procuring these tools, with limited exceptions for national emergencies.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. If enacted, the commission would be established within 180 days and would terminate five years after the bill becomes law.
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Timeline
21 Apr 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8407 do?
- H.R. 8407, also known as the ACCURATE Act, would establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools. This commission would advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology on identifying and standardizing tools and models used by federal agencies to assess risks from natural hazards. The commission would also develop recommendations for data inputs, model assumptions, and validation of outputs to ensure quality control. The commission would be composed of representatives from various federal agencies, state and local governments, academic institutions, and industries including insurance, banking, construction, and real estate. Its duties would include cataloging existing tools, assessing their quality, and recommending best practices for federal procurement. Federal agencies would be required to incorporate adopted standards when procuring these tools, with limited exceptions for national emergencies. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. If enacted, the commission would be established within 180 days and would terminate five years after the bill becomes law.
- Has H.R. 8407 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8407. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8407?
- H.R. 8407 was sponsored by Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8407?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (21 Apr 2026).
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