Disaster-hit areas would get faster relief with new shipping and repair rules.
This bill would make it easier to deliver supplies and rebuild after major disasters by temporarily pausing certain shipping and wage rules. It would also create special boards to review and improve disaster recovery efforts. People in disaster-affected areas, vessel owners, and construction workers would see changes in how relief and rebuilding are handled.
Today, vessels providing disaster relief must follow Jones Act shipping rules, and disaster repair projects must meet Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements. This bill would allow temporary exemptions from these rules for 180 days after a major disaster. It would also create new Emergency Recovery Boards to improve disaster response. The bill would explicitly require compliance with major environmental laws for hazard mitigation projects. It would also ensure planned tech upgrades are installed during facility repairs.
HR 10667 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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