House bill · H.R. 4480 (119th Congress)
Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Tom Barrett (U.S. Representative, MI-7, Republican)
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Summary
Amends the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to designate a Veteran Advocate within FEMA and sets out that position's responsibilities.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
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Full history
- Oct 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jul 18, 2025
In committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
U.S. House
- Jul 18, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Jul 18, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Jul 18, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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- Jul 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jul 17, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
U.S. House of Representatives
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