Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Bill 118 HR 4295, also known as the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of replenishing the Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund is a federal fund that provides financial assistance to states and local governments in the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The bill proposes to allocate additional funds to the Disaster Relief Fund in order to ensure that it has the necessary resources to respond to future disasters. This includes providing funding for emergency response efforts, debris removal, and rebuilding infrastructure in affected areas.

The legislation has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of ensuring that the Disaster Relief Fund is adequately funded. Proponents of the bill argue that it is crucial to have sufficient resources available to assist communities in need during times of crisis. If passed, the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act would provide much-needed financial support to states and local governments facing the devastating impacts of natural disasters. It is seen as a critical step in ensuring that the federal government can effectively respond to emergencies and help communities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of such events.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4295

Introduced on
2023-06-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/22/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Bill 118 HR 4295, also known as the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of replenishing the Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund is a federal fund that provides financial assistance to states and local governments in the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The bill proposes to allocate additional funds to the Disaster Relief Fund in order to ensure that it has the necessary resources to respond to future disasters. This includes providing funding for emergency response efforts, debris removal, and rebuilding infrastructure in affected areas.

The legislation has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of ensuring that the Disaster Relief Fund is adequately funded. Proponents of the bill argue that it is crucial to have sufficient resources available to assist communities in need during times of crisis. If passed, the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act would provide much-needed financial support to states and local governments facing the devastating impacts of natural disasters. It is seen as a critical step in ensuring that the federal government can effectively respond to emergencies and help communities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of such events.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Latest Action6/22/2023
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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...