Gary C. Peters
Senator for Michigan · Democratic · United States
“He is able to see around corners, identifying potential roadblocks and determining how to break through them in order to get things done. David's ability to distill complex information to get to the heart of an issue and to find the right path forward have made him one of my most trusted [[Page S4097]] advisers over these many years.”
“He is able to see around corners, identifying potential roadblocks and determining how to break through them in order to get things done. David's ability to distill complex information to get to the heart of an issue and to find the right path forward have made him one of my most trusted [[Page S4097]] advisers over these many years.”
“David helped me steer the Cyber Incident Reporting for the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 across the finish line, passing what the Washington Post called ``the most significant cyber legislation in history.'' Once this rule is finalized, it will help keep our critical infrastructure safe from dangerous cyber attacks and ransomware at…”
“David helped me steer the Cyber Incident Reporting for the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 across the finish line, passing what the Washington Post called ``the most significant cyber legislation in history.'' Once this rule is finalized, it will help keep our critical infrastructure safe from dangerous cyber attacks and ransomware at…”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4096-S4097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Tribute to David Weinberg Mr. PETERS. Mr.”
“David has a keen--keen--understanding of exactly what it takes to be successful and be successful in moving bills or accomplish a goal in Congress. If there is a path of something getting in the way of being done, David will find it.”
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“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECESS Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2 p.m. today. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:06 p.m., recessed until 2 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Banks). ____________________”
“And after seeing David in action over the years, I can't help but think there is a lot of overlap--a lot of overlap--in the skills it takes to be an effective U.S. Senator and managing a dozen sixth and seventh graders. I have been proud to see everything that David has accomplished over these past 8 years, and I cannot wait to see all that he will accomplish in his next role. David, Colleen and I are so grateful for all of your hard work and leadership over the years. We wish you all the best of luck as you head into your next chapter of your career, but you will always--always--be part of Team Peters.”
“He is able to see around corners, identifying potential roadblocks and determining how to break through them in order to get things done. David's ability to distill complex information to get to the heart of an issue and to find the right path forward have made him one of my most trusted [[Page S4097]] advisers over these many years. I could speak at length about David's work ethic and the many ways in which he has helped me serve the people of Michigan. But I have also been proud to witness some of the key moments of his life outside of work, including his marriage to Meghan, and the joy with which he has thrown himself into being a dad to his two sons Jay and Elliott. In fact, David just recently celebrated perhaps one of his most important and impressive accomplishments: He is now a championship winning Little League coach.”
“David has a keen--keen--understanding of exactly what it takes to be successful and be successful in moving bills or accomplish a goal in Congress. If there is a path of something getting in the way of being done, David will find it. Over the years, he has built incredibly strong relationships with fellow staffers on both sides of the aisle, which is how this place has to work. I watched him deftly handle markups on some of the most complicated legislation that this body considers. Helping to keep both Democratic and Republican Senators together is absolutely important to advance critical bipartisan bills. He knows when a deal can be made to compromise on legislation without ever sacrificing core principles that drive my work on behalf of the people of Michigan.”
“In 2017, he played a critical role in my efforts to craft bipartisan legislation--along with Senator Thune--to help guide the safe deployment of self-driving cars. Through that process, David and I both became equally steeped in artificial intelligence policy. And since then, he has helped me enact several bills to help drive the responsible adoption and use of AI by the Federal Government. David also understands the vital role that congressional oversight plays in making our government accountable to the public. He played a vital role in bringing together our Republican partners for major investigations led by my committee, including the January 6 Capitol attack and the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.”
“David helped me steer the Cyber Incident Reporting for the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 across the finish line, passing what the Washington Post called ``the most significant cyber legislation in history.'' Once this rule is finalized, it will help keep our critical infrastructure safe from dangerous cyber attacks and ransomware attacks. He has also helped me look ahead and prepare for emerging threats by working to pass bipartisan legislation that strengthens the cyber security for State and local governments, secures our Federal supply chains, and improves our disaster preparedness, gives us the tools to defend against drone threats, and protects Americans' most sensitive genetic data. He has also been instrumental in helping author cutting-edge legislation to prepare our Nation for emerging technologies.”
“ARMSTRONG assumed the Chair.) On the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, David has led an incredible team, supporting my work to make government more efficient and effective for the American people. With his help, I have been able to enact bipartisan bills into law that save taxpayer dollars, streamline Federal contracting, track and improve Federal Agency performance, modernize Federal cloud computing, and dozens more. He and I share a mindset that Congress can't just focus on the problems right in front of us; that we also have to look ahead, look ahead to the challenges that we will be facing in the future.”
“Over the years, David has helped shape some of the most consequential policies that I have been privileged to work on as a legislative assistant and as a legislative director in both my House and Senate offices and, most recently, as staff director of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. During my tenure in the House, David helped create--and later expand--the State Small Business Credit Initiative which helped small businesses grow and create jobs. He worked hand in hand with Senator Debbie Stabenow's team and across the aisle to deliver $170 million to support the city of Flint during its water crisis. (Mr.”
“Before becoming one of the longest serving members of my team, David got his start on Capitol Hill by working for two titans in Michigan's congressional delegation. David interned for venerable Congressman John Dingell and then served as a law clerk for Senator Carl Levin in his role as chairman of the powerful Subcommittee on Investigations. In the 18 years that David has worked for me, I have been able to watch him grow from a recent law school graduate and junior campaign staffer to one of the longest serving staff directors in the U.S. Senate.”
“David's grandfather Martin Kalb first came to Michigan after enlisting in the Army, which stationed him at Fort Custer. He took an additional intensive language training program at the University of Michigan before deploying to Europe during World War II, where he served as an interpreter and a military police officer. Martin's education started a long line of Wolverines in David's family. His grandmother Marcia was the first in her family to go to college, graduating with a degree in political science. David's parents Neal and Susan, who are up in the Galleries here today, met at the University of Michigan in 1970. And just 35 years later, David graduated with a political science degree as well.”
“Mr. President, today, I am honored to recognize an exceptional public servant and Michigander who is sitting right next to me here. His name is David Weinberg. For nearly 18 years, David has served on my team, guiding our office through major challenges and always delivering results for the people in Michigan as well as all across our country. David's Michigan roots run deep. His great-great-grandparents Max and Jenny Fisher left Eastern Europe in the 1890s and sought an opportunity in the United States of America. They eventually settled in Kalamazoo, where Max's work as a peddler went on to become a three-generation family business of buying scrap metal and fabricating steel. They also founded their synagogue in Kalamazoo, which remains there today.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECESS Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2 p.m. today. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:06 p.m., recessed until 2 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Banks). ____________________”
“And after seeing David in action over the years, I can't help but think there is a lot of overlap--a lot of overlap--in the skills it takes to be an effective U.S. Senator and managing a dozen sixth and seventh graders. I have been proud to see everything that David has accomplished over these past 8 years, and I cannot wait to see all that he will accomplish in his next role. David, Colleen and I are so grateful for all of your hard work and leadership over the years. We wish you all the best of luck as you head into your next chapter of your career, but you will always--always--be part of Team Peters.”
“He is able to see around corners, identifying potential roadblocks and determining how to break through them in order to get things done. David's ability to distill complex information to get to the heart of an issue and to find the right path forward have made him one of my most trusted [[Page S4097]] advisers over these many years. I could speak at length about David's work ethic and the many ways in which he has helped me serve the people of Michigan. But I have also been proud to witness some of the key moments of his life outside of work, including his marriage to Meghan, and the joy with which he has thrown himself into being a dad to his two sons Jay and Elliott. In fact, David just recently celebrated perhaps one of his most important and impressive accomplishments: He is now a championship winning Little League coach.”
“David has a keen--keen--understanding of exactly what it takes to be successful and be successful in moving bills or accomplish a goal in Congress. If there is a path of something getting in the way of being done, David will find it. Over the years, he has built incredibly strong relationships with fellow staffers on both sides of the aisle, which is how this place has to work. I watched him deftly handle markups on some of the most complicated legislation that this body considers. Helping to keep both Democratic and Republican Senators together is absolutely important to advance critical bipartisan bills. He knows when a deal can be made to compromise on legislation without ever sacrificing core principles that drive my work on behalf of the people of Michigan.”
“In 2017, he played a critical role in my efforts to craft bipartisan legislation--along with Senator Thune--to help guide the safe deployment of self-driving cars. Through that process, David and I both became equally steeped in artificial intelligence policy. And since then, he has helped me enact several bills to help drive the responsible adoption and use of AI by the Federal Government. David also understands the vital role that congressional oversight plays in making our government accountable to the public. He played a vital role in bringing together our Republican partners for major investigations led by my committee, including the January 6 Capitol attack and the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.”
“David helped me steer the Cyber Incident Reporting for the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 across the finish line, passing what the Washington Post called ``the most significant cyber legislation in history.'' Once this rule is finalized, it will help keep our critical infrastructure safe from dangerous cyber attacks and ransomware attacks. He has also helped me look ahead and prepare for emerging threats by working to pass bipartisan legislation that strengthens the cyber security for State and local governments, secures our Federal supply chains, and improves our disaster preparedness, gives us the tools to defend against drone threats, and protects Americans' most sensitive genetic data. He has also been instrumental in helping author cutting-edge legislation to prepare our Nation for emerging technologies.”
“ARMSTRONG assumed the Chair.) On the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, David has led an incredible team, supporting my work to make government more efficient and effective for the American people. With his help, I have been able to enact bipartisan bills into law that save taxpayer dollars, streamline Federal contracting, track and improve Federal Agency performance, modernize Federal cloud computing, and dozens more. He and I share a mindset that Congress can't just focus on the problems right in front of us; that we also have to look ahead, look ahead to the challenges that we will be facing in the future.”
“Over the years, David has helped shape some of the most consequential policies that I have been privileged to work on as a legislative assistant and as a legislative director in both my House and Senate offices and, most recently, as staff director of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. During my tenure in the House, David helped create--and later expand--the State Small Business Credit Initiative which helped small businesses grow and create jobs. He worked hand in hand with Senator Debbie Stabenow's team and across the aisle to deliver $170 million to support the city of Flint during its water crisis. (Mr.”
“David's parents Neal and Susan, who are up in the Galleries here today, met at the University of Michigan in 1970. And just 35 years later, David graduated with a political science degree as well. Before becoming one of the longest serving members of my team, David got his start on Capitol Hill by working for two titans in Michigan's congressional delegation. David interned for venerable Congressman John Dingell and then served as a law clerk for Senator Carl Levin in his role as chairman of the powerful Subcommittee on Investigations. In the 18 years that David has worked for me, I have been able to watch him grow from a recent law school graduate and junior campaign staffer to one of the longest serving staff directors in the U.S. Senate.”
“They eventually settled in Kalamazoo, where Max's work as a peddler went on to become a three-generation family business of buying scrap metal and fabricating steel. They also founded their synagogue in Kalamazoo, which remains there today. David's grandfather Martin Kalb first came to Michigan after enlisting in the Army, which stationed him at Fort Custer. He took an additional intensive language training program at the University of Michigan before deploying to Europe during World War II, where he served as an interpreter and a military police officer. Martin's education started a long line of Wolverines in David's family. His grandmother Marcia was the first in her family to go to college, graduating with a degree in political science.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4096-S4097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Tribute to David Weinberg Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, today, I am honored to recognize an exceptional public servant and Michigander who is sitting right next to me here. His name is David Weinberg. For nearly 18 years, David has served on my team, guiding our office through major challenges and always delivering results for the people in Michigan as well as all across our country. David's Michigan roots run deep. His great-great-grandparents Max and Jenny Fisher left Eastern Europe in the 1890s and sought an opportunity in the United States of America.”
“``(6) Agreements.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a Federal agency to sign an agreement described in subsection (f)(2) if the head of that Federal agency determines that the inclusion of the disaster assistance programs under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency in the unified intake process and system established under subsection (b)(1) is not appropriate to support the nature and purposes of those disaster assistance programs.''. ______”
“``(B) Reducing burdens on disaster survivors.--The purpose of this section is solely to improve the intake and sharing of information to reduce burdens on survivors of major disasters and emergencies. ``(3) Authorities in other laws.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of an entity to share disaster assistance information regarding programs funded or facilitated by the entity in accordance with any other law or agency policy. ``(4) Applying to multiple programs.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an applicant to apply to more than 1 disaster assistance program. ``(5) Program authorization.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a program that is not authorized by law as of the date of enactment of this section.”
“``(j) Rules of Construction.-- ``(1) Inapplicability of matching program provisions.--The disclosure and use of disaster assistance information subject to the requirements of section 552a of title 5, United States Code, among disaster assistance agencies or with State, local, or Tribal governments carrying out disaster assistance programs shall not-- ``(A) be construed as a matching program for the purpose of section 552a(a)(8) of title 5, United States Code; or ``(B) be subject to subsection (e)(12), (o), (p)(1)(A)(ii), (q), (r), or (u) of section 552a of title 5, United States Code. ``(2) Clarifications.-- ``(A) In general.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Administrator to make decisions relating to the disaster assistance program of an agency other than the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”
“``(2) GAO.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on how the implementation of this section has affected the disaster survivor experience, and any recommendations for improvements to the requirements under this section. ``(i) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, and again not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall brief Congress on-- ``(1) the status of the implementation of the requirements under this section; and ``(2) how disaster assistance agencies are working together to implement the requirements under this section.”
“``(h) Reports.-- ``(1) FEMA.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and every year thereafter for 2 years, the Administrator, in coordination with the heads of disaster assistance agencies, shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this section, including-- ``(A) how disaster assistance agencies are working together to implement the requirements under this section; [[Page S3790]] ``(B) the effect of this section on disaster survivor burden and the speed and efficiency of delivering disaster assistance; and ``(C) a description of any other challenges that require further legislative action.”
“``(2) Requirement.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, and every 4 years thereafter, a Federal agency that is providing covered disaster assistance, but has chosen not to participate in the unified intake process and system established under subsection (b)(1), shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a certification detailing-- ``(A) why the Federal agency is not participating in the unified intake process and system established under subsection (b)(1); and ``(B) the stakeholders with which the Federal agency consulted to reach the decision under subparagraph (A).”
“``(g) Certification for Nonparticipation.-- ``(1) Covered disaster assistance defined.--In this subsection, the term `covered disaster assistance' means-- ``(A) disaster assistance that a Federal agency is automatically authorized to provide following a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501; or ``(B) disaster assistance that is authorized and funded under an appropriations Act specifically related to a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501.”
“``(2) Contents of agreement.--An agreement between the Administrator and a Federal agency described in paragraph (1) shall state that the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal agency will-- ``(A) collect, disclose, maintain, and use disaster assistance information in accordance with-- ``(i) this section; and ``(ii) subject to subsection (i)(2), any existing policies of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal agency for information protection and use; ``(B) train any personnel granted access to disaster assistance information on the rules of behavior established by the Administrator under subsection (e)(3); ``(C) in the event of any unauthorized disclosure of disaster assistance information-- ``(i) not later than 24 hours after discovering the unauthorized disclosure-- ``(I) in the case of an unauthorized disclosure by the Federal agency, notify the Administrator of the disclosure; and ``(II) in the case of an unauthorized disclosure by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, notify disaster assistance agencies of the disclosure; ``(ii) cooperate fully with the Administrator and disaster assistance agencies in the investigation and remediation of the disclosure; and ``(iii) cooperate fully in the prosecution of a person responsible for the disclosure; and ``(D) assume responsibility for any compensation, civil liability, or other remediation measure awarded by a judgment of a court or agreed upon as a compromise of any potential claim by or on behalf of an applicant, including by obtaining credit monitoring and remediation services, for an improper disclosure of disaster assistance information that is-- ``(i) caused, directly or indirectly, by the acts or omissions of an officer, employee, or contractor of the Federal agency; or ``(ii) from any electronic system of records that was created or maintained by the Federal agency pursuant to section 552a(e) of title 5, United States Code.”
“3501 note); and ``(3) the Administrator, in consultation with disaster assistance agencies, publishes standard rules of behavior for disaster assistance agencies and personnel granted access to disaster assistance information to protect such information from improper disclosure. ``(f) Certification of Disaster Assistance Agencies.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator may certify a Federal agency as a disaster assistance agency only after posting an agreement between the Administrator and the Federal agency on a public website that contains the detailed terms of the agreement.”
“``(D) Effectiveness of waiver.--Any waiver under subparagraph (A) shall take effect on the date on which the Administrator posts information on the internet website as provided for under subparagraph (C). ``(e) Data Security.--The Administrator shall facilitate the collection of disaster assistance information into a unified application only after-- ``(1) the Administrator certifies that the unified application substantially complies with the data security standards established pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, and any other applicable Federal information security policy; ``(2) the Secretary of Homeland Security publishes a privacy impact assessment for the unified application that is similar to the privacy assessment conducted under section 208(b)(1)(B) of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C.”
“``(C) Transparency.--If the Administrator waives the requirements described in subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall-- ``(i) promptly post on a public website-- ``(I) a brief justification for the waiver; and ``(II) the agencies and offices to which the waiver shall apply; ``(ii) update the information posted under clause (i), as applicable; and ``(iii) comply with the requirements of subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act') upon the expiration of the period of performance of any assistance provided under a disaster assistance program if the collection of information may be utilized for the purposes of supporting the disaster assistance program in future major disaster or emergency declarations.”
“``(2) Paperwork reduction act waiver.-- ``(A) In general.--Upon the declaration of a major disaster or emergency pursuant to section 401 or 501, respectively, of this Act, the Administrator may waive the requirements of subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'), with respect to the voluntary collection of information specific to the declared major disaster or emergency needed to carry out the purposes of a disaster assistance program. ``(B) Duration.--A waiver described in subparagraph (A) shall be in effect for the entire period of performance for any assistance provided under a disaster assistance program with respect to a declared major disaster or emergency.”
“``(d) Collection and Sharing of Records and Information.-- ``(1) Effect of publication of notice on public website.-- The publication of a notice by the Administrator on a public website of a revision to the system of records of the unified intake process and system established under subsection (b)(1) prior to any new collection, maintenance, disclosure, or use of records to carry out the purposes of a disaster assistance program with respect to a major disaster or emergency declared by the President under section 401 or 501, respectively, of this Act shall be deemed to satisfy the notice and publication requirements of section 552a(e)(4) of title 5, United States Code, for the entire period of performance for any assistance provided under a disaster assistance program.”
“``(c) Authorities of Administrator.--The Administrator may-- ``(1) collect, maintain, disclose, and use disaster assistance information, including such information received from any disaster assistance agency, with any other disaster assistance agency for purposes of subsection (b)(1); and ``(2) subject to subsection (d), authorize the collection, maintenance, disclosure, and use of disaster assistance information collected on or after the date of enactment of this section by publishing a notice on a public website that-- ``(A) includes a detailed description of-- ``(i) the specific disaster assistance information authorized to be collected, maintained, disclosed, and used; ``(ii) why the collection, maintenance, disclosure, or use of the disaster assistance information is necessary to carry out the purpose of a disaster assistance program; ``(iii) how the collection, maintenance, disclosure, and use of disaster assistance information incorporates fair information practices; and ``(iv) the disaster assistance agencies that will be granted access to the disaster assistance information to carry out the purpose of any disaster assistance program; and ``(B) provides that the submission of an application through a unified disaster application constitutes prior written consent to disclose disaster assistance information to disaster assistance agencies for the purpose of section 552a(b) of title 5, United States Code.”
“``(3) Updates.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Administrator receives a request from a disaster assistance agency to update questions in the consolidated application described in paragraph (1) needed to administer the disaster assistance programs of the disaster assistance agency, the Administrator shall make those updates.”
“[[Page S3789]] ``(2) Capabilities of the consolidated application system.--The unified intake process and system established under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) accept applications for disaster assistance programs; ``(B) allow for applicants to receive status updates on applications for disaster assistance programs; ``(C) allow for applicants to update disaster assistance information throughout the recovery journeys of those applicants; ``(D) allow for the distribution of information on additional recovery resources to disaster survivors that may be available in a disaster-stricken jurisdiction, in coordination with appropriate Federal, State, local, and Tribal partners; ``(E) provide disaster survivors with information and documentation on the applications of those disaster survivors for a disaster assistance program; ``(F) allow for the distribution of application data to support faster and more effective distribution of Federal disaster assistance, including block grant assistance, for disaster recovery; ``(G) allow for disaster assistance agencies to communicate directly with disaster survivors; and ``(H) contain other capabilities determined necessary by the heads of disaster assistance agencies.”
“``(b) Unified Disaster Assistance Intake Process and System.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall, in consultation with appropriate Federal, State, local, and Indian tribal governments and entities, develop and establish a unified intake process and system for applicants for disaster assistance provided by a disaster assistance agency to-- ``(A) facilitate a consolidated application for any form of disaster assistance provided by a disaster assistance agency when appropriate to support the nature and purposes of the assistance; ``(B) carry out the purposes of disaster assistance programs swiftly, efficiently, fairly, and in accordance with applicable laws and privacy and data protections; and ``(C) support the detection, prevention, and investigation of waste, fraud, abuse, or discrimination in the administration of disaster assistance programs, which may include the support of the Do Not Pay working system described in section 3354(c) of title 31, United States Code.”
“636(b)); and ``(vi) food benefit allotments under section 412 of this Act and section 5(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(h)). ``(6) Record.--The term `record' has the meaning given the term in section 552a of title 5, United States Code.”
“``(5) Disaster assistance program.--The term `disaster assistance program' means-- ``(A) a program that provides disaster assistance to individuals and households under title IV or V in accordance with sections 408 and 502; or ``(B) any other assistance program authorized by a Federal statute or funded with Federal appropriations under which a disaster assistance agency awards or distributes disaster assistance to an individual, household, or organization, or provides a Federal block grant for these purposes, that arises from a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501, respectively, including-- ``(i) disaster assistance; ``(ii) long-term disaster recovery assistance; ``(iii) the post-disaster restoration of infrastructure and housing; ``(iv) post-disaster economic revitalization; ``(v) a loan authorized under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.”
“``(4) Disaster assistance information.--The term `disaster assistance information' includes any personal, biographical, demographic, geographical, financial, application decision, or other information that a disaster assistance agency, or a recipient of a Federal block grant from a disaster assistance agency, is authorized to collect, maintain, disclose, or use to-- ``(A) process an application for disaster assistance from a disaster assistance program; or ``(B) otherwise carry out the purpose of a disaster assistance program.”
“``(3) Disaster assistance agency.--The term `disaster assistance agency' means-- ``(A) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and ``(B) any Federal agency that provides disaster assistance to individuals, businesses, organizations, States, local governments, Indian tribal governments, communities, or organizations that the Administrator certifies as a disaster assistance agency in accordance with subsection (f) to carry out the purposes of a disaster assistance program.”
“``(2) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means-- ``(A) an individual, business, or organization that applies for disaster assistance from a disaster assistance program; ``(B) an individual, business, or organization on behalf of which an individual described in subparagraph (A) applies for disaster assistance from a disaster assistance program; and ``(C) an individual, business, or organization that seeks assistance as a beneficiary of a State, local government, or Indian tribal government that received assistance under a disaster assistance program.”
“Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 707. ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIFIED DISASTER ASSISTANCE INTAKE PROCESS AND SYSTEM. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Administrator.--The term `Administrator' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3788-S3790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6595. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIFIED DISASTER ASSISTANCE INTAKE PROCESS AND SYSTEM. The Robert T.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to protecting American small businesses, which may include ensuring that small businesses that performed work under contract for the Federal Government are timely paid for work performed, including work performed prior to the funding freeze by the President on January 24, 2025, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes. ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2195-S2196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1327. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title III, add the following: [[Page S2196]] SEC. 3___. RESERVE FUND RELATING TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FULFILLING ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY SMALL BUSINESSES FOR WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to ethics in government, including ensuring that each special Government employee (as defined in section 202 of title 18, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President shall complete a public financial disclosure form, shall divest stock or themselves of any position in any company that does business with the Government and has interests that may be affected by the performance or nonperformance of the special Government employee's duties, or shall not have controlling interest in an entity that is in receipt of a contract with, grant from, subsidy from, or other business agreement with the People's Republic of China or any other covered nation (as defined in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code), or else any companies associated with such special Government employee are barred from contracting with the Government, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1326. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title III, add the following: SEC. 3___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO DISCLOSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF SPECIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.”