Disaster Relief Funding and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Describes various components of disaster relief fund (DRF), which is the source of funding for response and recovery programs under the the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistan...

Describes various components of disaster relief fund (DRF), which is the source of funding for response and recovery programs under the the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance Act. Identifies authorities and laws that have shaped it over the years, explains how FEMA determines amount of DRF funding requests, and reviews how emergency supplemental appropriations are requested. Provides information on funds appropriated in supplemental appropriations legislation to agencies other than DHS, highlights aspects of debate concerning how disaster relief is budgeted, and summarizes alternative budgetary options. Includes tables and graphs.

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