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FEMA Disaster Spending: Ban on Homeland Security Secretary Sign-Off Over $100,000

Also known as: FEMA Administrative Reform Act

Key Points

  • Congress would block the Homeland Security Secretary from requiring personal sign-off on FEMA disaster spending over $100,000.
  • The goal is to prevent a top-level approval rule from slowing down FEMA payments and purchases during disasters.
  • This mainly affects how fast FEMA can move money for big, urgent disaster costs like debris removal, shelters, and emergency repairs.
  • For people hit by disasters, it could mean quicker support and fewer delays caused by extra paperwork at the highest level.
InfrastructureNational Security

Milestones

2 milestones3 actions
Dec 18, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6028-6029)

Dec 16, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Dec 16, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FEMA Administrative Reform Act

Bill NumberHR 6762
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6028-6029)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 3

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