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Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4749| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes an emergency supplemental appropriation of $15 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fiscal year 2025. These funds are specifically allocated to the Disaster Relief Fund to cover expenses for major disasters declared in response to severe flooding events in Texas during 2025, and are designated by Congress as an emergency requirement . The appropriation remains available until expended, though no funds may be obligated after September 30, 2028 . Additionally, the bill mandates that the FEMA Administrator submit regular reports to congressional appropriations committees, detailing the obligation and expenditure of funds, their geographic distribution and type of assistance provided in Texas, and any identified barriers or unmet needs.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Emergency Management

Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4749| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation proposes an emergency supplemental appropriation of $15 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fiscal year 2025. These funds are specifically allocated to the Disaster Relief Fund to cover expenses for major disasters declared in response to severe flooding events in Texas during 2025, and are designated by Congress as an emergency requirement . The appropriation remains available until expended, though no funds may be obligated after September 30, 2028 . Additionally, the bill mandates that the FEMA Administrator submit regular reports to congressional appropriations committees, detailing the obligation and expenditure of funds, their geographic distribution and type of assistance provided in Texas, and any identified barriers or unmet needs.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee

Emergency Management

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