Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act

12/16/2024, 7:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6083

Bill 118 hr 6083, also known as the Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to individuals who have been affected by duplications of benefits in the aftermath of a disaster.

The bill aims to address situations where individuals receive multiple forms of assistance for the same disaster, leading to confusion and potential financial hardship. This can occur when individuals receive assistance from both the government and private organizations, resulting in an overpayment of benefits.

The Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act seeks to streamline the process for individuals to resolve these duplications of benefits and avoid penalties for receiving excess assistance. It also aims to provide guidance and support to individuals navigating the complex system of disaster assistance programs. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that individuals affected by disasters receive the appropriate amount of assistance without facing unnecessary burdens or penalties. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being passed into law.

Current Status of Bill HR 6083

Bill HR 6083 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill HR 6083 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 26, 2023.  Bill HR 6083's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 661. as of December 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6083

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6083

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Aviation and airportsDisaster relief and insuranceWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6083

Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief ActDuplications of Benefits Victims Relief ActTo amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend waiver of duplicate benefits limitation for certain payments to individuals in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes.
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