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HR2342119th CongressWALLET

State-Managed Disaster Relief Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

In Committee

Summary

Creates a state-managed lump-sum payment option for small disasters. This bill would let a Governor or tribal government choose a standardized alternative to FEMA’s usual Public Assistance by taking a lump sum equal to 80% of the estimated Public Assistance costs.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Lump-sum FEMA aid for small disasters

This bill would let a State or tribal government choose one lump-sum payment for a small disaster. The payment would equal 80% of FEMA’s estimated Public Assistance cost. A “small disaster” would mean Public Assistance‑eligible damage at or below 125% of the State’s per‑capita indicator, with a federal declaration. FEMA and the State or tribe would have 90 days after the incident to agree on the amount; payments would be final, except for unforeseen issues not caused by the applicant. If they take the lump sum, they could not also get regular Public Assistance for that event; an approved plan and compliance with environmental, historic, civil‑rights, and resiliency rules would be required.

States must opt in and report spending

A State or tribal government would need to tell FEMA each year if it wants to use this small‑disaster option. The choice would be made when asking for a disaster declaration. If it gets a lump‑sum payment, it would have to file a yearly expense report to FEMA for that disaster. These steps would add oversight on how funds are used.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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