Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify eligibility for disaster assistance. It specifically addresses the concept of duplication of benefits by preventing insurance from being a disqualifying factor for certain aid. The bill prohibits the President from considering an individual's insurance coverage as a duplication of benefits when determining eligibility for displacement assistance . This assistance includes support for temporary housing options such as hotel or motel stays, accommodations with family and friends, or other available housing. The aim is to ensure that disaster survivors can access crucial temporary housing support without their insurance status impeding their eligibility.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency Management
Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1593| House
| Updated: 2/26/2025
This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify eligibility for disaster assistance. It specifically addresses the concept of duplication of benefits by preventing insurance from being a disqualifying factor for certain aid. The bill prohibits the President from considering an individual's insurance coverage as a duplication of benefits when determining eligibility for displacement assistance . This assistance includes support for temporary housing options such as hotel or motel stays, accommodations with family and friends, or other available housing. The aim is to ensure that disaster survivors can access crucial temporary housing support without their insurance status impeding their eligibility.