Wesley Bell (D-MO)
CDBG–DR Automated Assessment Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is called the CDBG-DR Automated Assessment Act. It requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to look at unmet needs in areas hit by disasters. This assessment must happen no later than 60 days after the President declares a major disaster and every quarter after that. The Secretary must use available federal disaster and housing data to evaluate damage and find shortages. Finally, a report on these unmet needs must be submitted to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +4
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
Mandates timely and ongoing automated assessments of unmet needs after major disasters to direct federal recovery funds effectively.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Requires regular reporting to Congress on disaster recovery needs, improving governmental transparency and accountability.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Focuses heavily on affordable housing shortages and economic recovery needs critical for low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate damage to housing and infrastructure in disaster-impacted areas using available federal data. This is positive because it helps clearly identify what needs fixing after a disaster.
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Section 2 requires the Secretary to identify shortages in affordable housing and broader economic recovery needs. This is positive because it brings attention to housing and economic struggles people face after a disaster.
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Section 2 requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress that identifies unmet needs that could be addressed using disaster program funds. This is positive because it keeps our elected officials accountable by regularly updating them on what help is still missing.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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? — Focuses heavily on affordable housing shortages and economic recovery needs critical for low-income households. Would business owners be better off under this? — Identifies broader economic recovery needs that can benefit local business recovery efforts. Would children be better off under this? — Identifies housing and infrastructure needs that benefit families and children recovering from disasters. Would farmers be better off under this? — Assists rural and agricultural communities impacted by disasters by identifying recovery needs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Helps ensure broader community recovery and infrastructure repairs following major disasters. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Helps rural areas track and address infrastructure and housing damage after disasters. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Assists in identifying specific recovery needs for vulnerable demographic groups affected by disasters. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Helps urban areas track and address infrastructure and housing damage after disasters.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Mandates timely and ongoing automated assessments of unmet needs after major disasters to direct federal recovery funds effectively. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — Requires evaluation of damage to housing and infrastructure following major disasters. Does this invest in rural communities? — Assists in identifying unmet recovery needs across disaster-impacted communities, including rural areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Requires the assessment of shortages in affordable housing in disaster-impacted areas. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Helps identify disaster-related economic struggles and housing needs for vulnerable populations. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Better tracking of housing damage and shortages can assist in reducing post-disaster homelessness.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires regular reporting to Congress on disaster recovery needs, improving governmental transparency and accountability. Does this give the federal government more power? — Imposes a reporting and assessment requirement on the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Improves oversight and accountability of disaster relief funds through regular automated assessments. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Identifies broader economic recovery needs that can assist small businesses impacted by disasters.
- 6/10/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
- 6/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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