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Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act of 2025

Bill Number
H.R. 1593
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-02-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Last Updated
2026-01-17T01:42:45Z

Official Summary

Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act of 2025

This bill enables individuals or households to receive displacement assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following a disaster (i.e., funds to address immediate, short-term lodging needs) regardless of the recipient’s insurance status.

Under current law, in determining whether an individual or household is eligible for displacement assistance, FEMA generally must determine whether the applicant has insurance that will cover those same expenses, to avoid a duplication of benefits. The bill prohibits FEMA from considering insurance a duplication of benefits when determining an individual or household’s eligibility for displacement assistance, removing the need for FEMA to determine insurance status prior to providing the assistance.

Sponsor

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Cosponsors (4)

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]

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