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Transferring Funds to Disaster Relief for Natural Disasters

This bill aims to transfer unused funds to the Disaster Relief Fund. This means that in the event of a major disaster, the Fund will have more money to support affected citizens and reconstruction efforts. These funds originate from economic assistance previously allocated to Ukraine, excluding those designated for preventing and responding to food insecurity.
Key points
Increased disaster aid: The Disaster Relief Fund will receive additional money, potentially speeding up and improving assistance for those affected by natural disasters.
Reallocation of funds: Unused money originally allocated for economic assistance to Ukraine will be redirected to domestic crisis support.
Food insecurity exception: Funds designated for preventing and responding to food insecurity in Ukraine will not be transferred to the Disaster Relief Fund.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10069
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2024-10-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To transfer certain unobligated funds to the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10069.

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 2024-10-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased disaster aid: The Disaster Relief Fund will receive additional money, potentially speeding up and improving assistance for those affected by natural disasters.
  • Reallocation of funds: Unused money originally allocated for economic assistance to Ukraine will be redirected to domestic crisis support.
  • Food insecurity exception: Funds designated for preventing and responding to food insecurity in Ukraine will not be transferred to the Disaster Relief Fund.
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. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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