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Fair Disaster Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1164| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to modify its procedures for providing disaster assistance following a major disaster. It mandates that the FEMA Administrator issue regulations to prevent the premature denial of federal aid to certain applicants. Specifically, an applicant for assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act who has indicated ownership of an insurance policy for a disaster-damaged home or facility will not receive a notice of denial from FEMA. This hold on denial will remain in effect until a final determination is made on their insurance claim for disaster-related losses. The legislation aims to ensure that individuals are not denied federal assistance while awaiting the outcome of their private insurance claims.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Emergency Management

Fair Disaster Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1164| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to modify its procedures for providing disaster assistance following a major disaster. It mandates that the FEMA Administrator issue regulations to prevent the premature denial of federal aid to certain applicants. Specifically, an applicant for assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act who has indicated ownership of an insurance policy for a disaster-damaged home or facility will not receive a notice of denial from FEMA. This hold on denial will remain in effect until a final determination is made on their insurance claim for disaster-related losses. The legislation aims to ensure that individuals are not denied federal assistance while awaiting the outcome of their private insurance claims.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted