To appropriate funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Add $26 Billion to FEMA Disaster Relief Fund
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Appropriations and Budget committees for review. It is actively moving through the initial steps of consideration. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While disaster aid is popular, the high price tag and emergency label often lead to long debates about government spending.
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Personal Impact
Small businesses in disaster areas rely on FEMA-funded debris removal, infrastructure repair, and community recovery efforts to reopen after major disasters. When the Disaster Relief Fund is adequately funded, public infrastructure like roads and utilities gets repaired faster, allowing businesses to resume operations sooner. This bill would help ensure those recovery dollars are available without delay.
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To appropriate funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
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