Last progress July 17, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 17, 2025 by Tom Barrett
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.
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