What does Preamble of Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The proposed amendment aims to establish an alternative block grant program. The program would be used for funding public assistance related to major disasters. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025.

What does ALTERNATIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. of Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes an alternative block grant program for providing funds for public assistance in the event of a major disaster. The President, through the Administrator of FEMA, shall assess the cost of public assistance and establish a process for States to elect to apply for a block grant. A State that receives a block grant is not eligible for direct public assistance under other provisions of the Act for the same major disaster. Remaining funds after recovery activities may be used for preparedness or mitigation activities in the State. States and the Administrator are required to submit reports on the implementation and activities of the program.

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Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/7/2025 · Introduced: 5/7/2025

Author: Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill creates an alternative block grant program for states to receive funding for public assistance following major disasters.
States opting into the block grant program forgo eligibility for traditional direct public assistance for the same disaster.
Unspent block grant funds can be used by states for preparedness or mitigation activities.

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