Federal Emergency Management Continuity Act of 2025
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Summary
Introduced in House
Federal Emergency Management Continuity Act of 2025 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue using certain funds in the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). Specifically, FEMA must continue obligating and disbursing funds in the DRF that were appropriated before the lapse in appropriations and remain available to be expended. The funds may be used for any disaster relief, emergency assistance, and recovery program authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, including individual assistance, public assistance, and other disbursements and obligations for programs or activities necessary to protect life and property during a lapse in appropriations. The bill also requires employees who are necessary to carry out these disbursements or related program activities to be treated as excepted employees under the Anti-Deficiency Act. (Excepted employees are required to work during a lapse in appropriations.) The bill also prohibits these employees from being subject to a furlough or a reduction in force due to a lapse in appropriations.
District impact notes
The Federal Emergency Management Continuity Act of 2025 requires FEMA to continue using certain funds from the Disaster Relief Fund during government shutdowns. • This could help ensure that disaster relief efforts continue without interruption, which may be important for local communities affected by emergencies. • Local public services and organizations involved in disaster response may benefit from the continued availability of FEMA funds for recovery programs. • There may be questions about how effectively FEMA can manage these funds during a shutdown and whether the necessary personnel can be maintained without impacting other government operations. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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