Bill · H.R. 6762· House(119-HR-6762)
FEMA Administrative Reform Act
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Deborah Ross
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the FEMA Administrative Reform Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Ross alongside three other representatives. The bill stops the Secretary of Homeland Security from putting any policy in place that forces the Secretary to personally approve FEMA expenditures of $100,000 or more for disaster-related costs. This rule applies despite any other provision of law. The text focuses strictly on blocking this specific type of approval requirement for the Secretary.
Yes
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill streamlines FEMA disaster relief operations by removing bureaucratic bottlenecks related to Secretary approval for expenditures.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 prevents the Secretary of Homeland Security from requiring personal approval for FEMA disaster-related expenditures of $100,000 or more, which could help streamline spending decisions and avoid unnecessary administrative delays for disaster relief funds.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+5
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 12/18/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6028-6029)
- 12/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina