Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2254

Disaster aid rule change so victims aren’t punished for other help

Don’t Penalize Victims Act

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This bill changes a disaster aid rule that can reduce your federal help if you also get money from “other sources.”
It removes the words “or any other source,” which could mean fewer cases where disaster victims lose or have to pay back aid because they got help elsewhere.
If you get help from a church, fundraiser, or local group after a hurricane or fire, this aims to make it less likely that help lowers your federal disaster assistance.
It could make disaster recovery simpler for families by cutting down on paperwork fights over where every dollar came from.
Exact real-world impact depends on how the rest of the law is interpreted and how disaster agencies apply the updated rule.

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Mar 21, 2025House

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

Mar 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 21, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Don’t Penalize Victims Act

Bill NumberHR 2254

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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