White House Designates Funding as Emergency Requirements Under Section 21304 of the American Relief Act, 2025
Date: December 21, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The White House has designated funding as emergency requirements in accordance with Section 21304 of the American Relief Act, 2025. The letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate was released on December 21, 2024, at 17:09.
Section 21304 of the American Relief Act, 2025, authorizes the President to designate funding as an emergency requirement if the President determines that a major disaster or emergency exists that requires immediate assistance. The President’s designation allows federal agencies to access funding more quickly and efficiently to respond to the disaster or emergency.
In the letter to Congress, the White House states that the President has determined that a major disaster or emergency exists in the United States due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The White House also notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy, businesses, and individuals, and that the federal government needs to take immediate action to address the crisis.
The White House has designated the following funding as emergency requirements:
- $100 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide medical care and assistance to individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $50 billion for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide loans and grants to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- $25 billion for the Department of Education (ED) to provide financial assistance to students and schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background The American Relief Act, 2025, was passed by Congress and signed into law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The act provides $1.9 trillion in funding for various programs to address the economic and health impacts of the pandemic.
Section 21304 of the American Relief Act, 2025, authorizes the President to designate funding as an emergency requirement if the President determines that a major disaster or emergency exists that requires immediate assistance. The President’s designation allows federal agencies to access funding more quickly and efficiently to respond to the disaster or emergency.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the United States. The virus has infected millions of people, caused hundreds of thousands of deaths, and led to widespread economic disruptions. The White House’s designation of funding as emergency requirements will allow the federal government to provide immediate assistance to individuals, businesses, and communities affected by the pandemic.
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