Build America First Act (H.R. 10309)
December 5, 2024
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Where This Stands
Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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If enacted, this bill would shift federal financial priorities by reallocating money currently designated for international development and agency operating expenses toward domestic disaster recovery for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Hurricane Helene and Milton disaster victims
The bill seeks to increase the pool of available federal funds for disaster relief assistance provided to these individuals and communities.
Foreign aid program recipients
These groups would see a reduction or elimination of federal funding currently authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act.
Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.
Floor Vote.
Background
- Mr. Ogles is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Tennessee's 5th congressional district. context
- The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is the primary legal authority for federal disaster response in the United States. context
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
If enacted, this bill would shift federal financial priorities by reallocating money currently designated for international development and agency operating expenses toward domestic disaster recovery for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Foreign-to-Domestic Funding Pivot
The bill represents a direct attempt to prioritize domestic disaster recovery by explicitly defunding specific international development and operating accounts.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy80Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz60Current news / social attention level
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