H.R.8407

ACCURATE Act Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation Act

Introduced·4/21/26

Establishes a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools to develop standards for hazard risk assessment tools and models.

The ACCURATE Act directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools. The Commission will develop standards and specifications for hazard risk assessment tools and models, including hazard maps, flood maps, and risk scores. It will also identify key data inputs and parameters, and make recommendations for best practices in procurement. The Commission will include representatives from various sectors, such as emergency management, modeling, and research.

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History

Apr 21

House

Introduced in House

Apr 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.