Overview

• Reps. Sam Graves, Rick Larsen, Daniel Webster and Greg Stanton formally introduced the legislation on July 24, 2025.
• The proposal would make FEMA an independent agency reporting directly to the president at Cabinet level.
• The bill adds political affiliation to federal nondiscrimination rules to prevent partisan bias in relief efforts.
• It aims to streamline disaster aid by creating a single application, speeding grant approvals and incentivizing state emergency funds.
• Despite cross-party support, the measure’s advancement in the GOP-controlled House and potential Senate consideration remain uncertain.