Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act (H.R. 6083)

The Frame

What this does

The bill ensures that disaster survivors who receive multiple forms of aid—such as insurance payouts and federal grants—are not penalized by having their federal assistance reduced, regardless of their income level or the date of the disaster.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Disaster survivors

Individuals impacted by major disasters who receive multiple forms of financial assistance will no longer face income-based eligibility restrictions for benefit waivers.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 5, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill extends the time period and removes income limits for disaster survivors to receive federal aid without it being reduced by other insurance or assistance payments. It specifically updates the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to ensure more individuals qualify for these s after major disasters.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill ensures that disaster survivors who receive multiple forms of aid—such as insurance payouts and federal grants—are not penalized by having their federal assistance reduced, regardless of their income level or the date of the disaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'duplicate benefit' limitation?

It is a rule that prevents individuals from receiving multiple payments for the same disaster-related loss, which often results in federal aid being reduced if a person has already received insurance money.

Does this bill change who qualifies based on how much money they make?

No; the bill explicitly prohibits the use of s, meaning a person's income cannot be used to disqualify them from receiving the .

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Removal of Means-Testing

The bill marks a shift toward removing income-based eligibility requirements for disaster relief waivers, ensuring aid is not restricted by the recipient's financial status.

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

Connected Entities

dollar_amount10“Maximum waiver amount”Map →

personMr. Graves of Louisiana“Introduced the bill”Map →

dateDecember 31, 2021“Ending date of the waiver period”Map →

personMr. Carter of Louisiana“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

dateJanuary 1, 2016“Beginning date of the waiver period”Map →

bill_numberPublic Law 115-254“The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018”Map →

bill_numberFAA Reauthorization Act of 2018“The act being amended”Map →

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