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119-hr-1370119th CongressWALLET

USA FIRST Act

Sponsored By: Representative Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would reallocate unobligated USAID funds to the Disaster Relief Fund to prioritize domestic disaster response. It directs that any unobligated funds previously appropriated to USAID as of enactment be transferred to support Stafford Act major disaster assistance.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Shift unused foreign aid to disaster relief

This bill would move any funds at the U.S. international aid agency (USAID) that are not yet obligated, as of enactment, into the Disaster Relief Fund. The money would be used only for major disasters declared under section 401 of the Stafford Act. It would not add new spending; it would reallocate unused funds. If enacted, the transfer would take effect right away. The bill does not list any dollar amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

OK • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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