[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   H.R. 2020, THE POST-DISASTER ASSISTANCE ONLINE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

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                           HON. MAXINE WATERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2022

  Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a letter I've sent 
to Chairman DeFazio of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 
regarding H.R. 2020, the ``Post-Disaster Assistance Online 
Accountability Act,'' sponsored by Representative Gonzalez-Colon.

                                         House of Representatives,


                              Committee on Financial Services,

                                    Washington, DC, June 21, 2022.
     Hon. Peter A. DeFazio,
     Chairman, House Committee on Transportation and 
         Infrastructure, Washington, DC.
       Dear Chairman DeFazio: I write concerning H.R. 2020, the 
     ``Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act,'' 
     sponsored by Representative Gonzalez-Colon. The Financial 
     Services Committee received an additional referral on this 
     bill but has not formally foregone any further consideration 
     of the bill because we were unfortunately not given 
     sufficient time to review it prior to it being brought to the 
     floor on suspension. While I support the apparent purpose of 
     this legislation, I am concerned that the Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency (FEMA) have not been consulted for their 
     opinion or technical drafting assistance on this legislation 
     when they will play key roles in implementing this bill.
       I have shared the text of this legislation with both HUD 
     and FEMA and requested their input. I would appreciate your 
     cooperation in addressing any concerns from these agencies 
     and integrating any technical drafting changes they suggest 
     as you work to move this bill in the Senate. My staff will be 
     in touch as they receive feedback from these agencies.
       I will be submitting a copy of this letter in the 
     Congressional Record and I look forward to working with you 
     on this and other issues where our Committees cross paths.
           Sincerely,
                                                    Maxine Waters,
     Chairwoman.

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