SAMDT 1774 — Reiterating the importance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its continued role in providing nonpartisan and long-term disaster relief to disaster survivors.

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HCONRES 14 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

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APR 4, 2025

“Amendment SA 1774 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 177.”

what this changes

This amendment would have added a statement to the federal budget plan expressing support for FEMA. It specifically emphasized that disaster relief should remain nonpartisan and focus on the long-term needs of survivors.

WHY IT MATTERS

This was a symbolic measure intended to ensure that federal disaster assistance remains insulated from politics. Its failure reflects a lack of agreement on including such specific policy statements in the broader budget framework.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Americans living in areas prone to natural disasters—such as hurricanes, wildfires, or floods—who rely on federal assistance for long-term recovery.

AMENDS

HCONRES 14RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Support for Nonpartisan Aid

The amendment aimed to confirm that disaster survivors should receive help based on need rather than political considerations.

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Focus on Long-Term Recovery

Recovery from major disasters often takes years; the amendment highlighted the need for FEMA to stay involved beyond the initial emergency.

GLOSSARY

FEMA: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which coordinates the federal government's response to disasters that overwhelm local and state resources.
Budget Resolution: A framework used by Congress to set spending and tax goals; it does not become law and does not directly spend money.

Official sources

SAMDT 1774 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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Amendment SA 1774 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 177.

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Amendment SA 1774 proposed by Senator Padilla to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2349-2350) Reiterating the importance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its continued role in providing nonpartisan and long-term disaster relief to disaster survivors.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1774 proposed by Senator Padilla to Amendment SA 1717.

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Reiterating the importance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its continued role in providing nonpartisan and long-term disaster relief to disaster survivors.

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Reiterating the importance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its continued role in providing nonpartisan and long-term disaster relief to disaster survivors.

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