Bill · H.R. 2254· House(119-HR-2254)
Don’t Penalize Victims Act
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Laura Friedman
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Don't Penalize Victims Act'', aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The primary purpose is to make specific changes regarding the duplication of benefits. It seeks to strike the phrase or any other source'' from Section 312(a) of the existing Act. This legislation was introduced by Ms. Friedman and several other representatives.
Yes
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill eases duplication of benefits rules to ensure disaster victims can access federal assistance more readily.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
By modifying duplication of benefits, the bill may help low-income households retain more disaster aid.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The change provides more flexibility in receiving disaster assistance for middle-income victims.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Changes to duplication of benefits rules: By striking the phrase ``or any other source'' in Section 312(a), the bill changes how duplication of benefits is handled under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens resulting from this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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