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Lets the President waive the usual “duplication of benefits” ban so disaster survivors and businesses can receive federal help even if they also received other assistance, but only for disasters declared in 2023 and 2024. A waiver must be requested by a Governor and approved by the President within 45 days if it is in the public interest and won’t cause waste, fraud, or abuse. The decision can consider FEMA and other agency recommendations, cost‑effectiveness, equity, and other policy factors. Loans aren’t counted as duplicate aid when federal funds are used for disaster losses, and no income cutoff can block someone from qualifying for a waiver.
The President may waive the general prohibition in section 312(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act upon request of a Governor on behalf of the State or on behalf of a person, business concern, or any other entity suffering losses from a major disaster or emergency, if the President finds the waiver is in the public interest and will not result in waste, fraud, or abuse.
When deciding whether to grant a waiver, the President may consider recommendations from the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, made in consultation with the Federal agency or agencies that administer the duplicative program.
When deciding whether to grant a waiver, the President may consider whether the assistance to be funded is cost effective if a waiver is granted.
When deciding whether to grant a waiver, the President may consider equity and good conscience.
When deciding whether to grant a waiver, the President may consider other matters of public policy the President considers appropriate.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced March 26, 2025 by Chuck Edwards · Last progress March 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House