Title page 1

Contents 2

Introduction 3

What Is the DRF Used For? 3

DRF Structure 3

Major Disasters Category 4

DRF Base Category 4

DRF Appropriations 5

Historical Appropriations Levels 6

Continuing Resolutions 7

Obligations and Balances 8

When the DRF Runs Low 10

FY2017 11

FY2023-FY2024 11

The Projected DRF Shortfall in FY2025 12

Appendix. Data Tables 14

Author Information 14

Disclaimer 15

Figures 2

Figure 1. DRF Obligations FY2016-FY2025 5

Figure 2. DRF Appropriations, FY1985-FY2025 7

Figure 3. DRF (Major Disasters) Unobligated Balances and Obligations, Showing COVID-19 Obligations, FY2013-FY2026 (part year) 9

Appendix Tables 2

Table A-1. Unobligated Balances In and Obligations from the DRF, FY2013-FY2025 14