States, tribes, territories, and some local grant users could reuse leftover FEMA management money after a disaster grant closes. They would have up to five years to spend it on allowed disaster planning, recovery, or mitigation work.
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Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-320.
Latest action on H.R. 744: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-320.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the government offices that run FEMA disaster grants. That includes states, tribes, territories, and subgrantees, such as local governments or other groups that receive money through a main grantee. The public would feel any effect indirectly. The bill does not change direct disaster aid, but it could affect how well agencies manage recovery work.
Why this matters: Disaster recovery can take years, and agencies often manage several FEMA grants at the same time. This bill could let them use leftover management money where it is still needed. That may help with planning, staffing, and oversight without adding new federal spending. The real effect would depend on how FEMA and grant users track and spend the money.
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Officially: Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
States, tribes, territories, and some local grant users could reuse leftover FEMA management money after a disaster grant closes. They would have up to five years to spend it on allowed disaster planning, recovery, or mitigation work.
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Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 274. (10/3/2025)
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