FEMA Administrative Reform Act
Sponsored By: Representative Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
In Committee
Summary
Prevents the Homeland Security Secretary from personally approving FEMA disaster spending above $100,000. This bill would bar any policy that requires the Secretary's personal sign‑off for Federal Emergency Management Agency expenditures that exceed $100,000 for disaster-related costs and would override any conflicting laws or regulations.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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No Secretary sign-off for FEMA spending
If enacted, the bill would stop the Secretary of Homeland Security from requiring their personal approval for any FEMA expenditure of more than $100,000 for disaster-related costs. The rule would apply notwithstanding other laws and would take effect upon enactment. It would not create new funding, change who is eligible for payments, or set an alternative approval process. States, local governments, contractors, households, and businesses could see faster disaster-related payments.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Davis (NC)
NC • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Adams
NC • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
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