Don’t Penalize Victims Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how federal disaster assistance programs handle receiving funds from other sources. Currently, recipients are restricted from receiving aid from other federal programs or insurance while also seeking disaster relief. The Don’t Penalize Victims Act removes this restriction, allowing individuals to receive disaster assistance funds from charitable donations, legal settlements, or other non-federal sources, as long as it’s for the same purpose.
Key provisions
- Removes the restriction on recipients receiving disaster assistance funds from other federal programs.
- Allows recipients to receive disaster funds from insurance.
- Permits recipients to accept funds from charitable organizations.
- Allows recipients to receive funds from legal settlements related to the disaster.
- Addresses duplication of benefits under the Stafford Act.
Who is affected
- Individuals and families affected by federal disasters.
- Federal disaster assistance agencies.
- Charitable organizations providing disaster relief.
- Insurance companies.
- Legal claimants seeking compensation for disaster-related losses.
Notable changes
- Expands the sources of funds available to disaster victims.
- Revises the definition of ‘duplication of benefits’ in the context of disaster assistance.
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