Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act

This bill creates a Veterans Advocate role at FEMA to make sure veterans are treated fairly when disaster help is given. The Advocate would join FEMA’s work when disasters or emergencies are declared, speak up for veterans’ needs, and serve as the main contact between FEMA and veterans service groups. The Advocate would also look for ways to recruit more veterans into FEMA jobs, including reservist roles. It does not add new kinds of disaster aid; it focuses on how existing aid is delivered to veterans.

Key points

• Who is affected: Veterans seeking disaster help, veterans service organizations, and FEMA staff.
• What changes: A new Veterans Advocate at FEMA to ensure fair treatment, join disaster/emergency decision processes, connect with veterans groups, and boost veteran hiring at FEMA.
• What it doesn’t do: It doesn’t create new disaster benefits; it clarifies support within current programs.