A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "ACCURATE Act," directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools. The Commission will serve in an advisory capacity to identify the tools, data, and standards needed for Federal agencies to evaluate natural hazards. It tasks the Commission with developing recommended standards, specifications, and methodologies for the quality control of these tools. The Under Secretary will review these recommendations to determine whether to adopt or modify them for agency use. Additionally, the Act outlines specific membership requirements and conflict of interest protocols for the Commission. The Commission is scheduled to terminate five years after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill establishes a commission to improve the quality, reliability, and accuracy of hazard risk assessment tools used by agencies like FEMA.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates the development of standards to increase the transparency of hazard risk assessment tools used by federal agencies.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill promotes transparency and accuracy in the hazard risk assessment tools used by federal agencies.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes new documentation and compliance requirements on providers of hazard risk assessment tools to prove conformity to new standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Hazard Information: The Commission is tasked with identifying necessary tools such as flood maps, hazard maps, and risk scores (Section 2(b)(1)). This could lead to more accurate information regarding natural hazards.
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Quality Control of Risk Models: The Commission will develop standards and specifications to validate the quality control of hazard risk assessment tools (Section 2(b)(3)). This aims to address data inputs, model assumptions, and the validation of model outputs.
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Standardized Data Collection: The development of standardized methodologies and protocols for collecting and analyzing data could improve the consistency of hazard risk assessments (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Better Procurement Practices: The Commission will recommend best practices for Federal agencies when buying hazard risk assessment tools, focusing on reliability, accuracy, and transparency (Section 2(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Burdens for Private Sector Purveyors: Companies selling hazard risk assessment tools to Federal agencies must document how their products conform to established standards (Section 2(f)(2)). If a tool undergoes a "material change," the provider must provide new documentation to prove it still conforms to the standards (Section 2(f)(2)).
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Potential Conflict of Interest Risks: While the bill requires disclosure, members of the Commission who are not Special Government Employees must report direct financial interests, affiliations, or family connections to the Chairperson (Section 2(d)(1) and (2(d)(3)). This highlights the potential for financial interests to influence the development of standards.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — More accurate hazard and flood mapping can help protect vulnerable populations from poorly assessed risks. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The commission is required to include a representative from an organization representing rural communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The commission is required to include a representative from an organization representing urban communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill establishes a commission to improve the quality, reliability, and accuracy of hazard risk assessment tools used by agencies like FEMA.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the development of standards to increase the transparency of hazard risk assessment tools used by federal agencies.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes a commission that includes representatives from higher education institutions conducting research on hazard risk assessment.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Improved accuracy in flood and hazard mapping can provide better data for managing housing risks.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill promotes transparency and accuracy in the hazard risk assessment tools used by federal agencies. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes new documentation and compliance requirements on providers of hazard risk assessment tools to prove conformity to new standards.
- 7/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio