Bill > HR4749

This bill provides a $15 billion emergency supplemental appropriation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fiscal year 2025 specifically to address severe flooding events in Texas. The funding is authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and is designated as an emergency requirement, which means it does not need to be offset by budget cuts or additional revenue. The bill requires FEMA to submit detailed reports to congressional appropriations committees every 180 days, starting within 180 days of the bill's enactment, detailing how the funds are being used. These reports must include information on the amount of money obligated and spent, geographic distribution of funds within Texas, types of assistance provided, and any challenges or unmet needs in the disaster response. Importantly, the funds will only be available for obligation until September 30, 2028, after which any unspent money will no longer be accessible. The bill is specifically focused on providing rapid and comprehensive financial support to help Texas recover from significant flooding events expected to occur in 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4749/all-info