Disaster Relief Transparency Act

HR 2950, the Disaster Relief Transparency Act, requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to explain how it distributes disaster relief funds to states, tribes, territories, and local governments. Specifically, HUD must submit annual reports detailing the process for allocating funds from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Programs, including why allocations may vary between funding years. The first report must be submitted within 90 days of the bill’s enactment, examining funds from fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with subsequent reports due annually. These reports aim to improve the clarity and consistency of how disaster relief funds are distributed.