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110 Congressional Research Service reports and publications

The Disaster Relief Fund: Overview and Issues
2024-01-22 · Reports · R45484 · HTML available · PDF available
Local Fiscal Effects of Disasters
2023-12-21 · Resources · IF12557 · HTML available · PDF available
Agricultural Disaster Assistance
2023-12-12 · Reports · RS21212 · HTML available · PDF available
Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
2023-12-11 · Resources · IF12544 · HTML available · PDF available
Building Resilience: FEMA’s Building Codes Policies and Considerations for Congress
2023-10-17 · Reports · R47612 · HTML available · PDF available
The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress
2023-10-06 · Reports · R43767 · HTML available · PDF available
The Strategic National Stockpile: Overview and Issues for Congress
2023-09-26 · Reports · R47400 · HTML available · PDF available
SBA as a Vehicle for Crisis Relief: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
2023-09-14 · Reports · R47694 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA Assistance for Migrants Through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program-Humanitarian (EFSP-H) and Shelter and Services Program (SSP)
2023-08-31 · Reports · R47681 · HTML available · PDF available
Fire Management Assistance Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
2023-08-17 · Reports · R43738 · HTML available · PDF available
August 2023 Wildfires in Hawaii
2023-08-14 · Posts · IN12218 · HTML available · PDF available
Stafford Act Cost Shares: History, Trends, Analysis
2023-07-26 · Reports · R47646 · HTML available
Oil Spills: Background and Governance
2023-06-22 · Reports · RL33705 · HTML available · PDF available
Congressional Primer on Responding to and Recovering from Major Disasters and Emergencies
2023-06-12 · Reports · R41981 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA Assistance: Limited English Proficiency and Equity
2023-06-07 · Resources · IF12263 · HTML available
Nonfederal Levee Safety: Primer, Status, and Considerations
2023-05-22 · Resources · IF12404 · HTML available · PDF available
Overview of the Federal Procurement Process and Resources
2023-04-14 · Reports · RS22536 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Procurement: Emergency-Related Acquisition Flexibilities
2023-03-27 · Reports · R47350 · HTML available · PDF available
Oil and Chemical Spills: Federal Emergency Response Framework
2023-03-06 · Reports · R43251 · HTML available · PDF available
SBA Disaster Loan Interest Rates: Overview and Policy Options
2023-03-01 · Reports · R46963 · HTML available · PDF available
The SBA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Pilot Program: Considerations for Congress and Policy Options
2023-03-01 · Reports · R46118 · HTML available · PDF available
Flooding and Federal Projects: Exposures and Limits to Liability
2023-02-02 · Reports · R47403 · HTML available · PDF available
Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation
2023-01-24 · Reports · R42854 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Assistance for Nonfederal Dam Safety
2023-01-11 · Reports · R47383 · HTML available · PDF available
Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program
2023-01-09 · Reports · R45242 · HTML available · PDF available
Options for Making the National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable
2023-01-06 · Reports · R47000 · HTML available · PDF available
Stafford Act and Selected Federal Recovery Programs for Civil Unrest: Historical Perspectives and Policy Observations
2023-01-05 · Reports · R46665 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA’s Community Disaster Loan Program: History, Data, and Issues for Congress
2022-12-14 · Reports · R47342 · HTML available · PDF available
Lost Wages Assistance: Benefits and Program Integrity
2022-11-14 · Resources · IF12249 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA’s Role in Logistics Management for Disaster Response
2022-10-24 · Resources · IF12239 · HTML available · PDF available
Opening the Floodgates? Federal Circuit Lets Claims Proceed Against Corps of Engineers for Hurricane-Related Flooding
2022-10-13 · Posts · LSB10790 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA’s Approach to Equity and Emergency Management: Disaster Declarations and Policy Considerations
2022-08-26 · Reports · R47244 · HTML available · PDF available
Hazard-Resilient Buildings: Sustaining Occupancy and Function After a Natural Disaster
2022-08-15 · Reports · R47215 · HTML available · PDF available
Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs and Funding
2022-04-27 · Reports · RL33243 · HTML available · PDF available
National Flood Insurance Program: The Current Rating Structure and Risk Rating 2.0
2022-04-04 · Reports · R45999 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Support for Domestic COVID-19 Test Availability
2022-02-18 · Resources · IF12050 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA’s Role in the COVID-19 Federal Pandemic Response
2022-02-10 · Reports · R47048 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Emergency Declarations
2021-11-23 · Infographics · IG10029 · HTML available · PDF available
Strengthening National Preparedness
2021-07-02 · Infographics · IG10027 · HTML available · PDF available
Surfside Building Collapse: The Role of the National Construction Safety Team Act and the National Institute of Standards and Technology
2021-06-30 · Resources · IF11867 · HTML available · PDF available
The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (DRRA): Implementation Update Tables for Select Provisions
2021-04-27 · Reports · R46774 · HTML available · PDF available
The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (DRRA): Implementation Updates for Select Provisions
2021-04-27 · Reports · R46776 · HTML available · PDF available
FEMA’s Public Assistance Program: A Primer and Considerations for Congress
2021-04-01 · Reports · R46749 · HTML available
National Preparedness: A Summary and Select Issues
2021-02-26 · Reports · R46696 · HTML available · PDF available
The Defense Production Act Committee (DPAC): A Primer
2021-02-23 · Resources · IF11767 · HTML available · PDF available
How FEMA Public Assistance Works
2020-12-08 · Infographics · IG10021 · HTML available · PDF available
The Status of Puerto Rico’s Recovery and Ongoing Challenges Following Hurricanes Irma and María: FEMA, SBA, and HUD Assistance
2020-11-13 · Reports · R46609 · HTML available · PDF available
Forecasting Tropical Cyclones: Overview and Issues for Congress
2020-08-11 · Reports · R46416 · HTML available · PDF available
The Community Development Block Grant’s Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Component: Background and Issues
2020-08-03 · Reports · R46475 · HTML available
Emergency Authorities Under the National Emergencies Act, Stafford Act, and Public Health Service Act
2020-07-14 · Reports · R46379 · HTML available · PDF available