Marc Veasey (D-TX)
Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025'', aims to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to FEMA. The funding is intended for the Disaster Relief Fund to respond to severe flooding events in Texas during 2025. It appropriates $15,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. These funds are for necessary expenses related to major disasters declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The funds must be obligated before the sunset date of September 30, 2028.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +10
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill provides $15 billion specifically to FEMA for disaster relief following Texas floods.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Disaster relief typically provides essential assistance to those most impacted by flooding.
- Scored +5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Disaster relief provides financial assistance to those affected by the floods.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
This bill increases government spending through a large supplemental appropriation.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The appropriation of $15 billion increases the national deficit/debt.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Emergency Funding for Disaster Response: Under Section 2(a), $15,000,000,000 is appropriated to the Administrator of FEMA for necessary expenses related to the 2025 Texas flooding events. This provides the financial resources needed to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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Accountability through Reporting: Section 3 requires the Administrator to submit reports to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations every 180 days. These reports will detail how much money was used, where it was distributed in Texas, the type of assistance provided, and any barriers or unmet needs, which helps ensure the money is used as intended.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time Constraints on Fund Usage: According to Section 2(c), no funds appropriated under this act may be obligated after September 30, 2028. This creates a deadline by which the money must be committed.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Disaster relief typically provides essential assistance to those most impacted by flooding. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Disaster relief provides financial assistance to those affected by the floods.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill provides $15 billion specifically to FEMA for disaster relief following Texas floods.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates periodic reporting on fund distribution and usage to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill utilizes federal funds to address a state-specific disaster.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — This bill increases government spending through a large supplemental appropriation. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The appropriation of $15 billion increases the national deficit/debt.
- 7/23/2025
- 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.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Henry CuellarDemocrat · Texas
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas