S. 270: Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-04-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-28):
Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act
This bill establishes the Commission on Federal Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to examine and recommend reforms to improve federal programs and activities relating to natural disaster resilience and recovery.
OMB must appoint 15 members to serve on the commission. The bill requires federal agencies to advise the commission and furnish information upon request.
The commission must hold its first meeting within 240 days after the bill’s enactment. Within two years after its first meeting, the commission must submit a final report to Congress. The report must provide recommendations to improve the federal government’s approach to natural disaster resilience and recovery, including program evaluation and specific policy recommendations. The commission terminates 60 days after it submits the final report.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 270 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 270?
S. 270 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 270 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).