6 USC 771 - National Disaster Recovery Strategy

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 31, 2025

§ 771.

National Disaster Recovery Strategy

(a)

In general

(b)

Contents

The National Disaster Recovery Strategy shall—

(1)

outline the most efficient and cost-effective Federal programs that will meet the recovery needs of States, local and tribal governments, and individuals and households affected by a major disaster;

(2)

clearly define the role, programs, authorities, and responsibilities of each Federal agency that may be of assistance in providing assistance in the recovery from a major disaster;

(3)

promote the use of the most appropriate and cost-effective building materials (based on the hazards present in an area) in any area affected by a major disaster, with the goal of encouraging the construction of disaster-resistant buildings; and

(4)

describe in detail the programs that may be offered by the agencies described in paragraph (2), including—

(A)

discussing funding issues;

(B)

detailing how responsibilities under the National Disaster Recovery Strategy will be shared; and

(C)

addressing other matters concerning the cooperative effort to provide recovery assistance.

(c)

Report

(1)

In general

(2)

Update

The Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report updating the report submitted under paragraph (1)—

(A)

on the same date that any change is made to the National Disaster Recovery Strategy; and

(B)

on a periodic basis after the submission of the report under paragraph (1), but not less than once every 5 years after the date of the submission of the report under paragraph (1).

(Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 682, Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1445.)

cite as: 6 USC 771