Disaster Assistance Fairness Act

# Disaster Assistance Fairness Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The Disaster Assistance Fairness Act (S 352) would modify how the federal government distributes disaster relief funds to communities affected by natural disasters. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to adjust the formula or criteria used to allocate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds, potentially to ensure more equitable distribution across different states and regions or to address perceived gaps in current assistance programs. **Who it affects:** This bill would primarily affect communities recovering from natural disasters, state and local governments that manage disaster relief, and FEMA—the federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery.

Different regions could be affected differently depending on how the bill's provisions change the allocation formula. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it's under review and hasn't yet advanced to a full Senate vote. For more detailed information about the bill's specific provisions, you can visit Congress.gov or your representative's office.