Congress is about to pass the biggest disaster reform in years

The bill would overhaul how the federal government prepares for and responds to natural disasters, with implications for climate resilience and energy infrastructure protection.

First covered Jul 10, 2026 · 8:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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78d Grist Congress is about to pass the biggest disaster reform in years

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congress.gov Text (congress.gov)

everycrsreport.com 2026 05 08 If13221 D41Dcf41D1A978435170Ffa90136C81A3F1D93F7 (everycrsreport.com)

hud.gov 2008 Grants Targeted For Closeout 6 1 2026 (hud.gov)

More coverage from around the web

congress.gov Text - H.R.8291 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Reforming Disaster Recovery Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

congress.gov H.R.316 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2025 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

congress.gov S.270 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

congress.gov H.R.517 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

congress.gov H.R.2956 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): DISASTER Act of 2025 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Appeared in: 2026-07-10 (#19) · 2026-07-11 (#17) · 2026-07-12 (#17)

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