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Clean Disaster Funds: No More Extra Spending in Aid Bills.

This change to House rules aims to ensure that funds allocated for major disaster relief are used exclusively for that purpose. It means that bills providing disaster aid cannot include funding for other unrelated projects, increasing transparency and efficiency in public spending during emergencies. For citizens, this means greater assurance that emergency aid will reach those most in need, without funds being diverted to other initiatives.
Key points
Disaster relief funds will be used solely for disaster-related purposes, no extra spending.
Increased transparency in public spending during crisis situations.
Faster and more targeted aid for those affected by major disasters.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1503
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit in any bill, joint resolution, or conference report appropriating funds for relief and emergency assistance in response to major disasters the inclusion of any provision which appropriates or otherwise makes available funds for any other purpose.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1503.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disaster relief funds will be used solely for disaster-related purposes, no extra spending.
  • Increased transparency in public spending during crisis situations.
  • Faster and more targeted aid for those affected by major disasters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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