Unused USAID funds would go to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund. The money could only help pay for major U.S. disasters declared under federal disaster law. The bill shifts existing money instead of creating new funding.
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USA FIRST Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Latest action on H.R. 1370: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects communities hit by major U.S. disasters, FEMA, USAID, and groups that rely on USAID funding. Disaster-hit states and local areas could have more federal relief money available. USAID could lose money it had not yet committed to foreign aid or development work. Groups expecting future USAID contracts or grants could see plans delayed, changed, or canceled.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would move unused foreign aid money into U.S. disaster relief. That could help communities after major disasters if FEMA needs more money. It could also leave USAID with fewer funds for future work overseas. The bill does not say how much money would move, so no one can tell from the text alone how large the impact would be.
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