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H.R. 2254House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Don’t Penalize Victims Act

Sponsored by Laura FriedmanRep. Laura Friedman (D-CA)
Introduced March 21, 2025

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The Don’t Penalize Victims Act changes the federal disaster‑relief law to alter how duplicate benefits are treated. By removing the words “or any other source” from the duplication‑of‑benefits rule, the bill modifies the circumstances under which a disaster victim may be denied additional assistance. This affects individuals and entities that apply for federal disaster aid.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by deleting the phrase “or any other source” from the duplication‑of‑benefits provision (Section 312(a)).

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

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

March 21, 2025

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Introduced in House

March 21, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

March 21, 2025

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

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

March 21, 2025

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 21, 2025

I

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2254

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 21, 2025

Ms. Friedman (for herself, Mr. Ezell, Mr. Carbajal, Ms. Chu, Mr. Harder of California, Mr. Mullin, Ms. Brownley, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Whitesides, and Mr. Sherman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to make certain changes with respect to duplication of benefits, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Don’t Penalize Victims Act.

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Duplication of benefits

Section 312(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155(a)) is amended by striking or any other source.