Bills · HR 2341
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2341Emergency Management
Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge many disaster survivors face: the struggle to fully recover due to limitations on federal assistance. Current rules often prevent people from combining aid from different federal programs for the same damage, potentially leaving them with insufficient funds to rebuild their lives, homes, or businesses. This can prolong recovery, increase financial hardship, and exacerbate stress for already vulnerable communities.
If this bill becomes law, it could mean that victims of major disasters, especially those declared after January 1, 2016, would have a clearer path to receiving more complete assistance. It could provide a more flexible and responsive system for aid delivery, potentially shortening recovery times and reducing the burden on individuals and communities. Without this bill, the existing restrictions on receiving multiple federal benefits for the same loss would continue, potentially leaving many disaster survivors unable to access the full range of support needed for a comprehensive recovery.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the President to waive the prohibition against receiving multiple federal benefits for the same loss after a major disaster or emergency.
This provides a mechanism for disaster victims to receive more comprehensive assistance for their recovery efforts.
PROVISION 02
Stipulates that a loan is not considered a duplication of assistance if all federal aid is used for a loss suffered as a result of the disaster, and prohibits applying income thresholds to limit eligibility for a waiver.
This clarifies and broadens eligibility for receiving multiple forms of aid, ensuring more people can benefit without being unfairly excluded.
PROVISION 03
Requires a decision on a waiver request from a Governor to be made within 45 days of submission.
This ensures a timely response to states and disaster victims, preventing undue delays in recovery efforts.
PROVISION 04
Mandates FEMA to submit a report within one year and an update four years later, detailing ways to improve the overall delivery and coordination of disaster assistance to individuals.
This provision aims to streamline future disaster relief efforts and clarify how different federal agencies work together.
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R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
MAR 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2341
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2025
Last actionMar 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025
House BillHR 2341Emergency Management
Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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