This bill would provide for the continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations, and it also mentions "other purposes" without specifying them. It was introduced in the U.S. House on 2026-09-17 and is referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and additionally to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial Services. Sponsors include Wesley Bell, Jeff Hurd, Jared Moskowitz, Troy Carter, and many others. The bill is listed as in progress.
If enacted, the bill aims to let FEMA continue carrying out its duties when Congress has not passed appropriations. The available text does not describe the specific actions FEMA could take, how long operations would be continued, or which programs or employees would be affected.
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