The Continuing Appropriations Act was signed into law 11/16/2025. The act provides temporary funding authority for federal agencies through 01/30/2026, protecting the continuation of certain agency grant programs (e.g., FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program). However, the law does not override or reinstate suspended or cancelled programs or grants.
On 07/23/2025 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 was introduced. It aims to speed up project approvals and improve transparency and coordination in federal disaster response. Key provisions include elevating FEMA to cabinet-level status for direct presidential accountability, speeding up funding approvals, revising individual and public assistance rules, simplifying procurement and contracting, and expanding flexibility for hazard mitigation funding. As of 11/18/2025, the bill has passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is awaiting a floor vote in the House.
This bill, introduced on 02/02/2025, aims to expedite project delivery. The bill would authorize FEMA to waive or reduce environmental and historic preservation requirements for property acquisition, demolition, or relocation under hazard mitigation programs. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 was introduced in the Senate on 01/30/2025, and in the House on 03/03/2025 with wide bipartisan support. The bill would eliminate federal income tax for certain state-funded residential mitigation grants, incentivizing risk reduction investments. The bill is awaiting committee review in both chambers.
The Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025 was introduced on 02/06/2025. The bill seeks to enhance preparedness and reduce disaster recovery costs by establishing a federal grant program for states and tribes that supports homeowners in hazard-prone areas. It also exempts federal disaster mitigation payments from gross income for tax purposes and establishes a national advisory committee to recommend further improvements to mitigation efforts. The bill has been referred to the subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
