Bill · H.R. 437· House(119-HR-437)
SNOW Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Support Neighborhoods Offset Winter Damage Act of 2025," aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It seeks to expand assistance specifically related to winter storms. The legislation allows for the use of hazard mitigation assistance to reduce risks from winter storms, including snow removal equipment. It also establishes a process to waive certain snowfall and damage requirements for major disaster declarations. Additionally, the bill increases the federal cost share for specific areas.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+8
The bill expands disaster relief specifically for winter storms and increases federal cost-sharing for rural and disadvantaged areas.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill increases the federal cost-share to 90 percent for disaster assistance in rural areas.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+5
The bill expands federal assistance for repairing roads and bridges following winter storms.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Mitigation Resources: Recipients can use assistance to conduct activities that reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering caused by winter storms, which includes acquiring equipment to remove snow (Section 2(a)).
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Easier Disaster Declarations: The bill establishes a process to waive specific snowfall methodologies and statewide total damage requirements if certain conditions regarding wind speeds, wind chills, or lake-effect snow are met (Section 2(b)).
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Increased Support for Specific Areas: The bill provides higher federal cost-share percentages for rural or disadvantaged areas, increasing the federal share to not less than 90 percent for assistance related to debris removal and other assistance (Section 3(1)(A), Section 3(1)(3), and Section 3(1)(4)).
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Targeted Help for Disadvantaged Communities: The President may contribute up to 90 percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures in rural or disadvantaged areas to reduce future damage or increase resilience (Section 3(1)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Burden on State or Local Governments: Assistance for certain provisions under the Act is provided when a State emergency management agency determines that the magnitude or estimated threat exceeds the capacity of the State or local government to respond or recover (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+8Improves Roads And Bridges+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House