Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Act of 2025
This bill establishes a $25 billion emergency fund for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in fiscal year 2025, directly affecting communities impacted by natural disasters. The fund, drawn from unappropriated Treasury funds, is designated as an emergency requirement under federal budget rules to allow immediate use without typical spending constraints. Key provisions include setting aside $25 billion specifically for FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund to support response and recovery operations during declared emergencies. The bill does not create new programs but provides immediate funding for existing disaster relief efforts.
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Introduced Jun 5, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jun 5, 2025
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Thom Tillis
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