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Don’t Penalize Victims Act

Last updated: 3/21/2025 · Introduced: 3/21/2025

Author: Laura Friedman (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

  • The bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to modify rules regarding duplication of benefits.
  • Specifically, it removes a provision that prevented disaster assistance recipients from receiving aid from 'any other source'.
  • This change aims to prevent victims from being penalized for receiving assistance from multiple sources after a disaster.
119th Congressin committeeHR. 4669(In Committee)Official page

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