Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act

The Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act establishes a 15-member Commission within the Office of Management and Budget to review and recommend improvements for federal natural disaster resilience and recovery programs. The Commission, composed of experts from government, emergency services, health, infrastructure, and community organizations, will examine program effectiveness, collect data across agencies, and propose specific reforms to enhance efficiency and accessibility. It must submit interim reports every six months and a final report within two years to congressional committees, including actionable legislative and administrative recommendations based on a comprehensive review of federal programs. The bill requires federal agencies to provide information and consult with the Commission but does not authorize new funding, directing the Commission to use existing agency resources. This bill directly affects federal agencies managing disaster programs by mandating their collaboration with the Commission to improve disaster response and recovery efforts.