Disaster relief for the Northern Mariana Islands

Section 1108(g) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(g)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking paragraphs (3), (5), and (14) and inserting the succeeding provisions of this subsection; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (15) Temporary disaster relief for the Northern Mariana Islands (A) In general The Secretary shall increase the total amount otherwise determined under this subsection for the Northern Mariana Islands for the period beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026, by $21,400,000. The additional amount made available under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. (B) Special rules The increase described in subparagraph (A)— (i) shall apply to the total amount certified by the Secretary under title XIX for payment to the Northern Mariana Islands for services attributable to fiscal year 2026, notwithstanding that payments for any such services are made by the Northern Mariana Islands in fiscal year 2027; and (ii) shall be in addition to the amount calculated under paragraph (2) for the Northern Mariana Islands for fiscal year 2026 and shall not be taken into account in calculating an amount under paragraph (2) for the Northern Mariana Islands for fiscal year 2027 or a subsequent fiscal year..