Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act

Overview: HR 4480, the Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act, was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on July 17, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve the delivery of disaster assistance to veterans by requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify and assist veterans affected by natural disasters.

Key Provisions:
- Directs FEMA to establish a process to share information with the VA about veterans impacted by disasters
- Requires FEMA to provide the VA with a list of affected veterans to facilitate outreach and assistance
- Mandates the VA to designate a disaster assistance coordinator to work with FEMA and support veterans

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit veterans who experience natural disasters by ensuring they receive timely and coordinated disaster assistance from both FEMA and the VA. This could include housing, financial, medical, and other forms of support.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management for consideration. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for further review and potential enactment.