Rep. Edwards Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Create Universal Disaster Aid Application
The Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to several House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it continues to move through the initial committee phase.
The bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a common complaint about government red tape, but it must still clear multiple committees and find a path through the Senate.
Farmers and ranchers affected by disasters would benefit from the unified application system, which integrates USDA disaster programs with FEMA and other agencies. Instead of applying separately to multiple agencies, agricultural producers could use one portal to access the range of federal disaster assistance available to them.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E160-161)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
U.S. Senator Peter Welch joined a bipartisan group to support the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act. The legislation provides FEMA with new authorities to increase its ability to fund disaster mitigation projects and expand support to homeowners to help individuals rebuild after a catastrophe.
During a local council meeting, a representative for U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu noted that he will co-sponsor a bill intended to provide mortgage relief for those covered under the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025, highlighting the bill's role in broader disaster recovery efforts.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025
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