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HR 9992

HUD Disaster Information Improvement Act

119th Congress Introduced by Tim Moore and 1 co-sponsor

Establish a formal HUD-FEMA-SBA data-sharing framework to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and report on collaboration and program improvements within 180 days.

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Bill Summary · HR 9992

Overview

HUD Disaster Information Improvement Act (H.R. 9992, 119th Congress) aims to enhance interagency data sharing related to disaster relief. The bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a formal information-sharing framework with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and to report on potential efficiencies and risk reduction across HUD’s disaster recovery programs.

Main purpose and intent

  • Improve efficiency and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in HUD’s disaster recovery programs.
  • Facilitate coordinated use of disaster relief data among HUD, FEMA, and SBA.
  • Identify opportunities to bolster collaboration and streamline HUD disaster recovery activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Data-sharing mechanism:
    • HUD must enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or other interagency agreement with FEMA and SBA to share relevant disaster relief data.
    • The overarching goal of the MOU is to increase efficiency and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse across disaster recovery programs administered by HUD.
  • Reporting requirement:
    • Within 180 days of enactment, HUD must submit a report to:
    • House Committee on Financial Services
    • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
    • The report should describe opportunities for increased collaboration among HUD, FEMA, and SBA and outline potential improvements to HUD’s disaster recovery program efficiencies.

Who/what is affected

  • HUD programs: Specifically those related to disaster recovery and relief administered by HUD.
  • Interagency partners: FEMA and SBA, which administer related disaster assistance programs and data streams.
  • Congressional committees: The mandated reporting targets the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: July 30, 2026; referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • MOU/agreements: HUD, FEMA, and SBA would establish a formal data-sharing framework (timing not specified in the bill beyond the need to establish the MOU).
  • Reporting deadline: HUD must deliver a comprehensive report detailing collaboration opportunities and efficiency improvements within 180 days of enactment.

Potential impact

  • Administrative efficiency: Clearer data-sharing channels could reduce duplicative processes and speed relief delivery.
  • Oversight and accountability: Improved data access may enhance monitoring for fraud and misuse across disaster programs.
  • Interagency coordination: Establishes a formal mechanism for ongoing collaboration among HUD, FEMA, and SBA, potentially informing policy adjustments and program design.

Note: The bill provides a high-level mandate for interagency cooperation and a concrete 180-day reporting deadline, but does not specify data types, privacy protections, or operational implementation details beyond the MOU requirement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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