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Don’t Penalize Victims Act

USA119th CongressHR-2254| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2025
Laura Friedman

Laura Friedman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Don't Penalize Victims Act" proposes a significant amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act , specifically targeting the provision on duplication of benefits. This legislation seeks to modify Section 312(a) of the Stafford Act by striking the phrase "or any other source." The removal of this language means that federal disaster assistance would no longer be withheld if a victim has received aid from sources other than established programs or insurance. This change aims to prevent disaster survivors from being penalized for receiving support from charitable organizations or community efforts, thereby broadening their eligibility for federal relief.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Don’t Penalize Victims Act

USA119th CongressHR-2254| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2025
The "Don't Penalize Victims Act" proposes a significant amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act , specifically targeting the provision on duplication of benefits. This legislation seeks to modify Section 312(a) of the Stafford Act by striking the phrase "or any other source." The removal of this language means that federal disaster assistance would no longer be withheld if a victim has received aid from sources other than established programs or insurance. This change aims to prevent disaster survivors from being penalized for receiving support from charitable organizations or community efforts, thereby broadening their eligibility for federal relief.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Laura Friedman

Laura Friedman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)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