Federal Emergency Management Continuity Act of 2025

United States119th CongressHR-5780House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 1, 2025

Summary

This bill aims to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a lapse in government appropriations. It mandates that the FEMA Administrator continue to obligate and disburse funds from the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) for essential disaster-related activities, protecting communities during emergencies. Specifically, "covered funds" include monies already appropriated into the DRF before the lapse, which remain available for expenditure. These funds are designated for "covered programs," encompassing all disaster relief, emergency assistance, and recovery efforts authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act , such as individual and public assistance. Employees necessary for these critical functions will be treated as excepted employees , ensuring they are not furloughed and FEMA's operational capacity is maintained.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    House of Representatives

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