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RepublicanBill · S. 1963· Senate(119-S-1963)

Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Act of 2025

Rep. Tillis
Age: 66 years
North Carolina
Introduced
6/5/2025
Last activity
6/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by
Thomas Tillis
Cosponsors
None
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Act of 2025'', aims to provide funding for disaster relief. It proposes to appropriate $25,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. These funds are intended for the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The money is specifically for the account titled Federal Emergency Management Administration--Disaster Relief Fund''. The legislation designates these amounts as an emergency requirement.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+10

    The bill provides a massive $25 billion infusion of funds to the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund to handle emergency needs.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    Disaster relief funding typically provides critical support for vulnerable low-income populations during emergencies.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1

    Improved disaster response capabilities can help protect middle-class assets and stability.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5

    The bill increases government spending through a massive $25 billion appropriation.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    The $25 billion appropriation increases the national deficit by adding a significant emergency requirement.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2

    Large emergency appropriations can negatively impact long-term fiscal planning and budget discipline.