Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:40Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4295 Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4295

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4295

Bill HR 4295 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4295 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4295's most recent activity was 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. as of June 22, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4295

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4295

Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment ActDisaster Relief Fund Replenishment ActTo appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

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