Disaster Relief Continuity Act of 2025

This bill establishes a mechanism to ensure the continuity of disaster relief funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during any lapse in government appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It provides a continuous appropriation to cover essential activities under the Stafford Act, thereby preventing disruptions to critical disaster response and recovery efforts. Specifically, the funds are allocated for providing financial and operational support for declared major disasters, covering salaries and expenses of essential FEMA personnel, and continuing payments for existing federally-funded disaster recovery projects . These appropriations are strictly restricted from nonessential administrative functions or new policy development, and will terminate upon the enactment of regular appropriations or by January 1, 2027, ensuring focused and temporary funding for immediate disaster needs.