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Congress·In Committee·9 months ago

FEMA: Easier Rules for Disaster Relief Funding

Also known as: Streamlined FEMA Cost Exemption Act

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill changes how FEMA handles money given to states and people after disasters like hurricanes or floods. It aims to make the process faster and less stressful by reducing the government's power to take back money it already gave out.
  • FEMA would only have 2 years instead of 3 to ask for money back if they think there was a mistake. This gives local governments and families more certainty that the money they spent on repairs is theirs to keep.
  • The President would gain the power to waive rules that usually stop people from getting help from two different government programs for the same problem. This is meant to help when one program doesn't cover everything a family needs to recover.
  • If FEMA accidentally pays too much for a project, they could choose not to ask for it back if the extra amount is 5% or less of the total cost. This prevents the government from spending more money on paperwork than the actual amount they are trying to recover.
  • FEMA would also create a 'mistake allowance' for funding. If a small error happens during the funding process, the money can still be used for disaster recovery instead of being tied up in a long legal battle to return it.

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions
Jun 6, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Jun 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Jun 5, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Streamlined FEMA Cost Exemption Act

Bill NumberHR 3759
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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