Federal aid for communities hit by severe winter storms would increase and be easier to get.
This bill would make it easier for communities to get federal disaster aid after severe winter storms. It would also increase the federal government's share of costs for disaster relief and hazard prevention in rural or lower-income areas. This means more money and quicker access to help for those recovering from winter weather.
Currently, federal disaster declarations for winter storms often require specific snowfall amounts or high statewide damage totals. The federal share for most aid is at least 75%. After this bill, FEMA would be able to waive some of those requirements for winter storms if at least two specific conditions are met, making it easier for communities to get help. Also, rural or lower-income areas would receive not less than 90% federal funding for many disaster relief costs, and up to 90% for hazard prevention. This would reduce their local financial strain.
HR 437 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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