This bill makes it easier for areas hit by severe winter storms to qualify for federal disaster help. It raises the federal cost share to up to 90% in rural and lower-income communities and lets FEMA money be used for snow-removal equipment.
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SNOW Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Latest action on H.R. 437: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects state and local governments that respond to winter storms, communities in cold-weather states that experience heavy snow, and residents of rural or lower-income areas that struggle to fund disaster recovery on their own. FEMA's administrative workload would also increase as it writes new regulations and processes waiver requests.
Why this matters: Severe winter storms cause billions in damage each year, but current federal disaster rules were not designed with snow events in mind. Many communities—especially rural and lower-income ones—struggle to meet existing thresholds for disaster declarations or to cover their share of recovery costs. This bill aims to close those gaps so hard-hit areas can get federal help faster and invest in equipment that prevents future damage.
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