We have received text from H.R. 4669: Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-07-23, and currently has 11 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025" aims to enhance the operational effectiveness of disaster management in the United States. Key initiatives include:
Establishment of FEMA as an Independent Agency
The bill proposes to elevate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to a Cabinet-level independent agency. This change is intended to improve coordination and collaboration among federal, state, local, and tribal partners in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
Funding and Support
The legislation establishes a FEMA Working Capital Fund to support the agency's operational costs. This fund will enable FEMA to charge fees for certain services, promoting a more sustainable funding model. Additionally, a new Veterans Advocate position will be created within FEMA to ensure that the unique disaster assistance needs of veterans are prioritized during federal responses.
Amendments to the Stafford Act
The bill amends the Stafford Act to:
- Simplify procedures for disaster assistance.
- Enhance accountability in disaster management.
- Establish a task force to address ongoing backlog issues in declared disasters.
- Implement new block grants specifically for smaller disasters.
- Require federal reviews and coordination for disaster recovery projects.
Streamlined Disaster Assistance
Provisions include defining "covered small disaster" and establishing a unified disaster application system for ease of access to assistance. The bill also sets guidelines for:
- Debris removal procedures.
- Determining the incident period for disaster events.
- Financial management of disaster relief funds.
Demographic Data Collection and Eligibility Guidelines
The bill mandates the collection of demographic data related to disaster assistance applications and clarifies eligibility criteria. Specifically, it prohibits income thresholds for assistance, which aims to broaden access to support for those affected by disasters. The bill also allocates specific funding for mitigation projects.
Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Initiatives
Amendments include:
- Defining “latest published editions” of relevant codes.
- Launching a pilot program for funding residential resilience retrofits, particularly for financially needy applicants.
- Improving hazard mitigation delivery and streamlining application processes.
- Mandating studies on the effectiveness of programs and strategies to prevent fraud.
Assessment and Transparency Requirements
The bill requires assessments on:
- State wildfire plans and their effectiveness.
- The functionality of emergency alert systems.
- The costs associated with disaster management.
Additionally, it mandates studies focusing on disaster recovery in noncontiguous communities and seeks to identify best practices for managing fast-moving disasters while ensuring transparency in disaster declarations. Reports on these assessments are required within set timeframes.
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Representative Sam Graves Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Sam Graves:
- H.R.4924: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act
- H.R.4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- H.R.4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- H.R.3684: Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act
- H.R.3004: USPS SERVES US Act
- H.R.2432: Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Sam Graves on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Graves.
Representative Sam Graves Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Sam Graves is worth $1.6M, as of September 3rd, 2025. This is the 279th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Graves has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Sam Graves's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Graves.
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