Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

6 U.S.C. § 749

Comprehensive assessment system

(a)

Establishment

The Administrator, in coordination with the National Council on Disability and the National Advisory Council, shall establish a comprehensive system to assess, on an ongoing basis, the Nation’s prevention capabilities and overall preparedness, including operational readiness.

(b)

Performance metrics and measures

section 752 of this titleThe Administrator shall ensure that each component of the national preparedness system, National Incident Management System, National Response Plan, and other related plans and strategies, and the reports required under is developed, revised, and updated with clear and quantifiable performance metrics, measures, and outcomes.

(c)

Contents

The assessment system established under subsection (a) shall assess—
(1)
compliance with the national preparedness system, National Incident Management System, National Response Plan, and other related plans and strategies;
(2)
section 746(a) of this title capability levels at the time of assessment against target capability levels defined pursuant to the guidelines established under ;
(3)
section 746(a) of this title resource needs to meet the desired target capability levels defined pursuant to the guidelines established under ; and
(4)
performance of training, exercises, and operations.

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