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FEMA for America First Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1748| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Lauren Boebert (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "FEMA for America First Act of 2025," amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restrict eligibility for individual disaster assistance. It stipulates that only a "qualified alien" shall be eligible for such aid, thereby narrowing the scope of who can receive federal disaster relief. The legislation adopts the general definition of "qualified alien" from existing law but introduces specific exclusions for the purpose of disaster assistance. These exclusions mean that certain individuals, including asylum seekers who have not yet sought permanent residency, refugees who have not adjusted to permanent residency status, and aliens paroled into the United States under specific immigration provisions, would not be considered "qualified aliens" for this aid.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10130
FEMA for America First Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10130
    FEMA for America First Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

FEMA for America First Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1748| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill, known as the "FEMA for America First Act of 2025," amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restrict eligibility for individual disaster assistance. It stipulates that only a "qualified alien" shall be eligible for such aid, thereby narrowing the scope of who can receive federal disaster relief. The legislation adopts the general definition of "qualified alien" from existing law but introduces specific exclusions for the purpose of disaster assistance. These exclusions mean that certain individuals, including asylum seekers who have not yet sought permanent residency, refugees who have not adjusted to permanent residency status, and aliens paroled into the United States under specific immigration provisions, would not be considered "qualified aliens" for this aid.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10130
FEMA for America First Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10130
    FEMA for America First Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Lauren Boebert (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted