Bills/H.R. 1245

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025 (HR 1245) aims to improve how disaster relief is administered and distributed to people affected by natural disasters. Based on its subject categories, the bill likely addresses issues related to how government agencies coordinate disaster assistance, use technology to deliver aid, and ensure fair treatment of disaster survivors. It may also establish oversight mechanisms and investigations into current disaster relief practices. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact disaster survivors seeking federal assistance, state and local governments administering relief programs, homeless individuals needing emergency shelter after disasters, and homeowners needing residential rehabilitation and repairs.

Federal agencies responsible for disaster relief coordination would also be affected by any new requirements or procedures the bill establishes. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 1245 is in committee, meaning it has been referred to relevant congressional committees for review and discussion but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC). *Note: Without access to the full bill text, this summary is based on the listed subjects and general provisions. For complete details, the actual legislative language should be reviewed.*.

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Latest Action

February 25, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E160-161)

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repairState and local financeState and local government operations

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8 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 12, 2025
Last Updated
February 25, 2025
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