RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS AMONG DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS.

SEC. 110. RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS AMONG DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall recommend to the Congress proposals to improve the operational and fiscal relationships that exist among Federal, State, and local major disaster and emergency management officials. Such proposals should include provisions which— (1) decrease the amount of time for processing requests for major disaster and emergency declarations and providing Federal assistance for major disasters and emergencies; (2) provide for more effective utilization of State and local resources in major disaster and emergency relief efforts; and (3) improve the timeliness of reimbursement of State and local governments after the submission of necessary documentation.