Govoptes

HR 1593 · Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Introduced
Feb 26, 2025
Latest action
Feb 26, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Julia Brownley [D-CA-26]
Policy area
Emergency Management
Cosponsors
4

Summary

Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act of 2025 This bill enables individuals or households to receive displacement assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following a disaster (i.e., funds to address immediate, short-term lodging needs) regardless of the recipient’s insurance status. Under current law, in determining whether an individual or household is eligible for displacement assistance, FEMA generally must determine whether the applicant has insurance that will cover those same expenses, to avoid a duplication of benefits. The bill prohibits FEMA from considering insurance a duplication of benefits when determining an individual or household’s eligibility for displacement assistance, removing the need for FEMA to determine insurance status prior to providing the assistance.

Recent actions

  1. Feb 26, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  2. Feb 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. Feb 26, 2025 Introduced in House
  4. Feb 26, 2025 Introduced in House

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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