H.R. 2254 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Don’t Penalize Victims Act
H.R. 2254 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Mar 21, 2025, sponsored by Laura Friedman with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Don’t Penalize Victims Act This bill enables persons receiving funds from a federal disaster assistance program to also receive funds for that same purpose from any other source except for another federal program or insurance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Laura Friedman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (Mar 21, 2025)
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Other Emergency Management bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 10: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
- S.J.Res. 71: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
- H.R. 152: Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
- H.R. 153: Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
- H.R. 164: POWER Act of 2025
- H.R. 3106: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
- H.R. 3184: PFAS Alternatives Act
- S. 3881: Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026
- H.R. 4058: Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
- H.R. 4579: FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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