; and (B) elected officials, except members of Congress, responsible for the overseeing or directing emergency response operations or recovery activities. . 12. Improved rental assistance (a) In general Section 408(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(c)(1)(A)(ii) ) is amended by inserting , including local post-disaster rent increases, after accommodation provided . (b) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a study to examine the unique challenges of renters when seeking Federal disaster assistance and any disparities of assistance provided to homeowners and renters pursuant to section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174 ) and develop a plan that addresses any identified challenges and disparities, including any recommendations for legislative action. (c) Report to Congress Upon completion of the activities carried out under subsection (b), the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing the study and recommendations required under subsection (b). (d) Consultation In completing the study and report required under subsections (b) and (c), the Administrator shall consult with appropriate Federal entities and stakeholders involved in disaster housing. 13. GAO report on preliminary damage assessments (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the practices, including the accuracy of such practices, that the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses when conducting preliminary damage assessments for the purposes of providing assistance under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42. U.S.C. 5174). (b) Contents The Comptroller General shall include