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USA FIRST Act
3/15/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1370
Bill 119 hr 1370, also known as the "Transfer of Funds to Disaster Relief Fund Act," aims to transfer unobligated funds from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Disaster Relief Fund. The purpose of this transfer is to provide additional resources for disaster relief efforts in the United States.
The bill specifies that the funds transferred must be unobligated, meaning that they have not been designated for a specific purpose or project. By reallocating these funds to the Disaster Relief Fund, the government can ensure that there are adequate resources available to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies that may arise.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to prioritize domestic disaster relief efforts and ensure that the necessary funding is available to assist communities in need. By transferring unobligated funds from USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund, the government can better allocate resources and respond quickly and effectively to disasters. Critics of the bill may argue that transferring funds from USAID could impact international aid programs and initiatives. However, proponents of the bill emphasize the importance of prioritizing domestic disaster relief efforts and ensuring that the United States is prepared to respond to emergencies at home. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1370 seeks to enhance the government's ability to provide timely and effective disaster relief by transferring unobligated funds from USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund.
The bill specifies that the funds transferred must be unobligated, meaning that they have not been designated for a specific purpose or project. By reallocating these funds to the Disaster Relief Fund, the government can ensure that there are adequate resources available to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies that may arise.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to prioritize domestic disaster relief efforts and ensure that the necessary funding is available to assist communities in need. By transferring unobligated funds from USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund, the government can better allocate resources and respond quickly and effectively to disasters. Critics of the bill may argue that transferring funds from USAID could impact international aid programs and initiatives. However, proponents of the bill emphasize the importance of prioritizing domestic disaster relief efforts and ensuring that the United States is prepared to respond to emergencies at home. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1370 seeks to enhance the government's ability to provide timely and effective disaster relief by transferring unobligated funds from USAID to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Congressional Summary of HR 1370
Unobligated Spending Adjustment to Focus Investment on Relief and Support for Taxpayers Act or the USA FIRST Act
This bill transfers unobligated funds previously appropriated to the U.S. Agency for International Development to the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) for general disaster relief for major disasters declared by the President. The DRF is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the activities it funds pursuant to major disaster declarations include domestic disaster response, recovery, and mitigation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1370
Bill HR 1370 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1370 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1370's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of February 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1370
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1370
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1370
To transfer unobligated funds from the United States Agency for International Development to the Disaster Relief Fund.
To transfer unobligated funds from the United States Agency for International Development to the Disaster Relief Fund.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1370
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