Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act of 2024

This bill streamlines disaster recovery by temporarily waiving certain federal requirements during declared emergencies. It exempts vessels from the Jones Act (which requires U.S.-built ships for domestic transport) and waives Davis-Bacon labor wage rules for disaster-related repair projects. The bill also creates temporary "Emergency Recovery Boards" with federal, state, local, and congressional members to identify immediate and long-term barriers to recovery after major disasters. Additionally, it allows federal agencies to include pre-planned technological upgrades (like energy-efficient systems) during the repair or replacement of damaged facilities. These changes directly affect federal agencies, state/local governments, and contractors managing disaster response and recovery efforts.