Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill, known as the "FEMA for America First Act of 2025," amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restrict eligibility for individual disaster assistance. It stipulates that only a "qualified alien" shall be eligible for such aid, thereby narrowing the scope of who can receive federal disaster relief. The legislation adopts the general definition of "qualified alien" from existing law but introduces specific exclusions for the purpose of disaster assistance. These exclusions mean that certain individuals, including asylum seekers who have not yet sought permanent residency, refugees who have not adjusted to permanent residency status, and aliens paroled into the United States under specific immigration provisions, would not be considered "qualified aliens" for this aid.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency Management
FEMA for America First Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1748| House
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill, known as the "FEMA for America First Act of 2025," amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restrict eligibility for individual disaster assistance. It stipulates that only a "qualified alien" shall be eligible for such aid, thereby narrowing the scope of who can receive federal disaster relief. The legislation adopts the general definition of "qualified alien" from existing law but introduces specific exclusions for the purpose of disaster assistance. These exclusions mean that certain individuals, including asylum seekers who have not yet sought permanent residency, refugees who have not adjusted to permanent residency status, and aliens paroled into the United States under specific immigration provisions, would not be considered "qualified aliens" for this aid.