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Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7829| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (14)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • 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
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7829| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
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.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (14)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted