Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, specifically targeting provisions related to temporary housing assistance. Its core objective is to clarify the treatment of insurance when determining a disaster survivor's eligibility for this crucial support. The legislation explicitly states that the President may not consider insurance a duplication of benefits for the purpose of assessing eligibility for temporary housing assistance under Section 408(c)(1) of the Act. This change prevents insurance coverage for other losses from disqualifying individuals from receiving temporary housing aid. The amendment aims to ensure more comprehensive and timely assistance for those displaced by disasters.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Emergency Management
FEMA Temporary Housing Assistance Improvement Act
USA119th CongressHR-2535| House
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, specifically targeting provisions related to temporary housing assistance. Its core objective is to clarify the treatment of insurance when determining a disaster survivor's eligibility for this crucial support. The legislation explicitly states that the President may not consider insurance a duplication of benefits for the purpose of assessing eligibility for temporary housing assistance under Section 408(c)(1) of the Act. This change prevents insurance coverage for other losses from disqualifying individuals from receiving temporary housing aid. The amendment aims to ensure more comprehensive and timely assistance for those displaced by disasters.