Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing any policy that imposes an arbitrary monetary threshold on the obligation or disbursement of disaster relief funds. It specifically targets fixed dollar amount requirements that could condition, delay, or necessitate additional approval for the release of these critical funds. The legislation applies to funds provided to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for major disaster or emergency assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. By defining "monetary threshold" as any fixed dollar amount requirement impacting fund allocation, the bill seeks to ensure more efficient and timely access to disaster aid.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Emergency Management
Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-7829| House
| Updated: 3/6/2026
This bill prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing any policy that imposes an arbitrary monetary threshold on the obligation or disbursement of disaster relief funds. It specifically targets fixed dollar amount requirements that could condition, delay, or necessitate additional approval for the release of these critical funds. The legislation applies to funds provided to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for major disaster or emergency assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. By defining "monetary threshold" as any fixed dollar amount requirement impacting fund allocation, the bill seeks to ensure more efficient and timely access to disaster aid.