Disaster Relief Continuity Act of 2025
HR 5648, the Disaster Relief Continuity Act of 2025, ensures uninterrupted federal disaster relief funding during fiscal year 2026 if regular appropriations aren't finalized. It appropriates Treasury funds to continue FEMA operations under the Stafford Act, covering individual assistance, emergency response personnel costs, and ongoing recovery projects. The funding remains available until either regular appropriations are passed, a continuing resolution is enacted, or January 1, 2027, whichever comes first. Funds cannot be used for non-essential administrative work, new policies, or non-disaster-related activities.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 30, 2025
Last action Sep 30, 2025
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Sep 30, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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Sep 30, 2025
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