To appropriate funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.

Key Points

• This bill would provide $26.367 billion to FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund for fiscal year 2026. The Disaster Relief Fund is the main pot of federal money used to help communities and individuals recover after major disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
• The funding is specifically tied to major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act, which is the law that governs how the federal government responds to disasters. This means the money can only be used for officially declared major disasters, not for smaller emergencies or other FEMA programs.
• The bill labels the spending as an emergency requirement, which lets Congress bypass normal budget caps and pay-as-you-go rules. This means the $26.3 billion would not need to be offset by cuts elsewhere or new revenue, allowing faster access to the funds.
• The bill was introduced by Rep. Carter of Louisiana along with Rep. Moskowitz. It has been referred to the House Appropriations Committee and the Budget Committee, meaning it still needs to clear multiple hurdles before it could become law.