Summary

Directs the FEMA Administrator to speed up disbursement of disaster assistance and to collect and report timing data from recipients to Congress. It covers hazard mitigation grants and key Public Assistance authorities, requires recipients to report average disbursement times (including a retroactive report within one year), and requires FEMA to deliver consolidated summary reports to Congressional committees within three years and annually after that.

• Requires FEMA to expedite disbursement of disaster assistance after project approval, including hazard mitigation and key Public Assistance programs.
• Obligates recipients (states, tribes, local governments, etc.) to report average disbursement times to FEMA.
• Requires a one-time retroactive report within 1 year for ongoing disbursements at enactment and annual reports for future declarations.
• Mandates FEMA submit a consolidated summary to relevant Congressional committees within 3 years and annually thereafter.
• Does not authorize new appropriations or change tax policy; focuses on administrative action and reporting.
• Creates a data-driven transparency mechanism intended to identify and reduce delays in getting money to subrecipients.
• Imposes reporting and administrative duties on recipients that may require new or expanded data systems.
• Applies to federally declared major disasters and emergencies covered by the specified Stafford Act authorities.