SMART Act
The SMART Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study how its hazard mitigation programs - like flood barriers or building retrofits - save money by reducing disaster damage. It mandates an analysis of cost savings, community preparedness, insurance impacts, and infrastructure protection, using data from federal, state, and academic sources. FEMA must submit an initial report within 18 months and annual updates, making findings publicly available online in clear, accessible formats. This directly affects FEMA's program oversight and transparency, with no new funding or regulations created by the bill.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 16, 2025
Last action Jul 17, 2025
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Committee
2
Jul 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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