Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act

# Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act (HR 4563) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act aims to strengthen hurricane readiness and disaster response across the United States. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on identifying weaknesses in current hurricane preparedness systems and implementing improvements to help communities better prepare for and respond to major storms. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact coastal communities vulnerable to hurricanes, emergency management agencies, state and local governments, and residents in hurricane-prone regions—particularly Florida and other Gulf and Atlantic coastal states. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process.

It was introduced by Representative Maxwell Frost, a Democrat from Florida's 10th Congressional District. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass committee review, receive a full vote in the House, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.