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FEMA for America First Act of 2024

11/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10130

The FEMA for America First Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 10130, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prioritize the needs of American citizens when it comes to disaster response and recovery efforts conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

One key aspect of the bill is the requirement for FEMA to prioritize the allocation of resources and assistance to American citizens and communities over non-citizens or foreign entities. This includes ensuring that American citizens are given priority access to emergency shelters, food, water, and other essential services during times of disaster.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability within FEMA by requiring the agency to regularly report on its activities and expenditures to Congress and the public. This will help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to support American citizens in times of need. Overall, the FEMA for America First Act of 2024 seeks to strengthen FEMA's ability to respond to disasters in a way that prioritizes the needs of American citizens and ensures that resources are being used wisely. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.

Current Status of Bill HR 10130

Bill HR 10130 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2024. Bill HR 10130 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 14, 2024.  Bill HR 10130's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of November 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10130

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10130

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10130

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide that aliens who are not qualified aliens are ineligible for certain assistance, and for other purposes.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide that aliens who are not qualified aliens are ineligible for certain assistance, and for other purposes.

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