$350 Billion for States, Local Governments, and Tribes in American Rescue Plan
The $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan is currently being negotiated in the House, and will soon be sent to the Senate (Click here for full bill text). A primary component
Congress Passes FY 2021 Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief Omnibus Bill
On Monday, December 21, Congress passed a compromise bill (H.R.133), consisting of $1.4 trillion in appropriations for FY 2021, and a $900 billion emergency relief package to help the nation
House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee FY 2021 Appropriations Markup
On Tuesday, July 7, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee held a FY2021 appropriations markup. Click here for full bill text. The legislation provides: $385 million for Assistance to Firefighter
House Leadership Releases Proposed HEROES Act
On Tuesday, May 12, House leadership released the HEROES Act, which is intended to be the first draft of the fourth COVID-19 federal stimulus package. The House is scheduled to
Understanding FEMA’s Public Assistance Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Through the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) $45 billion is currently available to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Currently, eligible recipients can apply for reimbursement for costs associated with Emergency Protective
Update on Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Today, March 27, the House passed and the President signed H.R. 748 – the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide $2 trillion in support to respond