FEMA Disaster Aid Continuity: Operations During Government Shutdowns.
This Act ensures that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can continue providing financial and operational disaster relief, even if the federal government temporarily shuts down due to a lack of appropriations. This means citizens affected by natural disasters will receive uninterrupted support, including payments and claims processing, safeguarding their lives and property. FEMA operations are deemed essential to protect human life and property, exempting them from shutdown restrictions.
Key points
Disaster relief funding and operations will not stop during a federal government shutdown.
FEMA is authorized to continue obligating and disbursing funds from the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) for all declared disasters.
Claims processing and payments for disaster victims will continue without interruption, as FEMA operations are deemed essential to protect human life and property.
Status:
Introduced
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