Bill · H.R. 10486· House(119-HR-10486)

Relief Without Delay Act

Age: 52 years

Missouri

Introduced: 9/17/2026
Last activity: 9/17/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Wesley Bell
Cosponsors: - 20 - 2

Emergency Management

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill ensures that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can keep running its disaster relief and recovery operations even if the government runs out of regular appropriations. It prohibits the diversion of money from the Disaster Relief Fund during a shutdown and labels FEMA operations as essential to protect human life and property. The legislation also requires FEMA to submit regular monthly reports on fund obligations and disbursements to Congress and make them available to the public. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct unmet housing needs assessments following major disasters. Finally, it creates a joint program with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve tornado detection and establishes a grant program for community tornado resilience.

Yes· 3 of 12

Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+9
The bill ensures uninterrupted FEMA disaster relief operations during government shutdowns and protects the Disaster Relief Fund from diversion.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill mandates regular public reporting on Disaster Relief Fund obligations and disbursements on FEMA's website.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill funds storm shelters in schools and improves tornado warning systems to protect children during severe weather.