HR 4749
Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill provides $15 billion in emergency funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help Texas recover from severe flooding events. The funds are intended to cover necessary expenses related to disaster relief efforts under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The funding is subject to reporting requirements to ensure accountability and transparency in its distribution and use.
Key provisions
- Provides $15 billion in emergency funding to FEMA.
- Funds are available until expended for disaster relief in Texas.
- The funding is designated as an emergency requirement.
- The appropriation has a sunset provision, expiring on September 30, 2028.
- Requires FEMA to report on fund obligations, geographic distribution, and assistance provided.
Who is affected
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Residents and businesses in Texas affected by flooding
- The State of Texas
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific funding amount for Texas flood relief.
- Includes a sunset provision limiting the availability of funds.
Fiscal impact
The bill provides $15 billion in federal appropriations for fiscal year 2025.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4749
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To provide emergency supplemental appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Disaster Relief Fund in response to the severe flooding events in Texas, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025
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No funds appropriated under this section may be obligated after September 30, 2028.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until amounts appropriated under this Act are expended, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report including the following:
A description of how such funds were distributed geographically in Texas.
A description of the type of assistance provided with such funds.
A description of any barriers to providing assistance with funds made available by this Act or any identified unmet needs.