The Disaster Relief Transparency Act requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to explain how federal disaster recovery funds are distributed to states, tribes, territories, and local governments through two grant programs: the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. The HUD Secretary must submit a detailed report to Congress within 90 days of the law's passage analyzing funding allocations from 2024 and 2025, explaining why allocations may differ between appropriations, and recommending ways to make the process more consistent and timely. After this initial report, the agency must submit annual reports by the end of each fiscal year starting in 2026 reviewing that year's appropriations. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how federal disaster relief money reaches communities affected by disasters.
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