To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

House Bill

H.R. 255

119th Congress

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon

R - PR

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Emergency Management

Summary

This bill would extend the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and develop a plan to make it easier and less time-consuming for disaster assistance applicants and grantees to provide information. It also requires FEMA to create a working group to identify ways to streamline preliminary damage assessments after disasters, and to report their findings to Congress.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703.

Introduced9/26/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

This bill would extend the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and develop a plan to make it easier and less time-consuming for disaster assistance applicants and grantees to provide information. It also requires FEMA to create

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This bill would extend the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and develop a plan to make it easier and less time-consuming for disaster assistance applicants and grantees to provide information. It also requires FEMA to create a working group to identify ways to streamline preliminary damage assessments after disasters, and to report their findings to Congress.

Bill Number: 255
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy Area: Emergency Management

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Fact Sheet

Title: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".
Bill Number: 255
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Summary: This bill would extend the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and develop a plan to make it easier and less time-consuming for disaster assistance applicants and grantees to provide information. It also requires FEMA to create a working group to identify ways to str

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and develop a plan to make it easier and less time-consuming for disaster assistance applicants and grantees to provide information. It also requires FEMA to create a working group to identify ways to streamline preliminary damage assessments after disasters, and to report their findings to Congress.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act This bill extends the deadline by which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan under which the collection of information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees will be made less burdensome, duplicative, and time consuming for applicants and grantees; and (2) develop a plan for the regular collection and reporting of information on federal disaster assistance awarded. Not later than two years after enactment of this bill, FEMA shall convene a working group on a regular basis to identify (1) potential areas of duplication or fragmentation in preliminary damage assessments after disaster declarations; and (2) potential emerging technologies, such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (i.e., drones), to expedite the administration of preliminary damage assessments. FEMA must submit a comprehensive report on the plans for streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments and the findings and recommendations of the working group to Congress with a briefing. The report must be made available to the public and posted on FEMA's website.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the deadline for FEMA to study and develop a plan to reduce the burden on disaster assistance applicants and grantees when providing information
Requires FEMA to convene a working group to find ways to improve and expedite preliminary damage assessments after disasters
Requires FEMA to report their findings and recommendations to Congress and the public

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would make the process of applying for and receiving federal disaster assistance somewhat easier and more efficient for individuals, businesses, and local governments affected by natural disasters. This could help get aid to those in need more quickly after a major hurricane, wildfire, or other emergency.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Emergency Management

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Disaster relief and insurance

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

255, 119th Congress (2025). "To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-255