S. 4075: Pay FEMA Personnel Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Pay FEMA Personnel Act of 2026, aims to ensure that employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continue to receive their regular pay, benefits, and allowances in the event of a federal government shutdown.

Key Provisions

• Appropriations for FEMA Personnel:
  • Allocates necessary funds for FEMA personnel starting from February 14, 2026, if there's a government shutdown.
  • Guarantees standard rates of pay and benefits for FEMA employees involved in disaster relief under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
  • Covers standard pay and benefits for employees managing federal assistance through grants and contracts not specifically related to disaster relief.
  • Supports all activities essential for administering FEMA grant programs.
• Rule of Construction:
  • Clarifies that nothing in this act prohibits FEMA from awarding or distributing grant funding while appropriations are sought.
• Charge to Future Appropriations:
  • Expenditures made under this act will be attributed to the relevant appropriations or authorizations when future laws are enacted.
• Termination of Funding:
  • Outlines conditions under which the funds and authority provided by this act will cease, including:
    • The enactment of an appropriation related to the purposes of this act.
    • The enactment of a regular or continuing appropriations resolution without provisions for the purposes covered by this act.
    • The date of September 30, 2026.
• Retroactive Effective Date:
  • This act is considered to be effective as if it were enacted on February 13, 2026.

Relevant Companies

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