Disaster Response Flexibility Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
In Committee
Summary
Creates an Alternative Block Grant Program that would let a State choose a single, flexible grant instead of traditional FEMA direct public assistance after a major disaster. The program would require FEMA to estimate eligible public assistance costs, consult with States, and set a grant amount that States could accept or later adjust once.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Optional disaster block grants for states
If enacted, FEMA would offer states a block grant option for public assistance after a major disaster. It would not change aid for individual households. A state could choose the grant instead of FEMA’s normal project-by-project help; if it does, it would not get direct public assistance or operational support for that disaster. FEMA would estimate costs, include reasonable state admin costs, and subtract the usual non‑Federal share; the state could ask for one adjustment if the grant is too small. Any money left after recovery could fund eligible preparedness or mitigation in the state. States would file a recovery plan within 120 days, give yearly updates until funds are spent, and submit a final report within 180 days after spending; FEMA would report to Congress within 12 months of enactment and yearly.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
FL • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 5/7/2025
Roll Call Votes
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