Bill · H.R. 3252· House(119-HR-3252)
Disaster Housing Flexibility Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/7/2025
- Last activity
- 5/7/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Moskowitz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Disaster Housing Flexibility Act of 2025 creates an alternative block grant program for temporary housing assistance after a major disaster. This program allows States to apply for a block grant instead of having individuals apply for assistance under section 408(c). The FEMA Administrator will assess the cost of housing assistance in impacted States, including administrative expenses. States can request one adjustment if the initial grant amount is too low. Any leftover funds can be used for preparedness or mitigation activities. The bill also requires detailed reporting from both the States and the FEMA Administrator.
Yes· 3 of 21
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
Increases flexibility for States to manage disaster housing and allows repurposing of funds for mitigation.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+6
Allows States to elect block grants and manage the distribution of housing assistance.
Does this make housing cost less?+5
Provides flexible block grant funding for temporary disaster housing.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
Shifts some grant administrative control to states, though still under federal FEMA oversight.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Flexible Funding Options: States can identify other housing assistance programs they need during the cost assessment process, which may provide more tailored support (Section 431(b)(2)(B)).
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Administrative Support: The program allows for the inclusion of reasonable administrative expenses for the State to manage and distribute the grants, which can help the State organize the relief effort (Section 431(b)(1)).
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Future Protection: Funds that are not used for immediate housing can be repurposed for preparedness or mitigation activities, potentially reducing the impact of future disasters (Section 431(f)).
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Accountability: The bill requires States to provide reports on how funds were spent and the effectiveness of the assistance, and requires the Administrator to report to Congress on program challenges and timelines (Section 431(g)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Direct Eligibility: If a State chooses the block grant, individuals and households in the disaster area are no longer eligible to apply for temporary housing assistance under section 408(c) (Section 431(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5Reduces Homelessness+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power-3
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
James MoylanRepublican · Guam