FEMA Temporary Housing Assistance Improvement Act

Bill 119 hr 2535, also known as the "Duplication of Benefits Clarification Act," aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent the President from considering insurance coverage as a duplication of benefits for certain types of assistance provided under the Stafford Act.

Currently, when individuals or communities receive assistance from the federal government for disaster relief and emergency assistance, the President has the authority to consider any insurance coverage they may have as a duplication of benefits. This means that the amount of assistance they receive from the government could be reduced based on the insurance coverage they have.

The Duplication of Benefits Clarification Act seeks to change this practice by prohibiting the President from taking insurance coverage into account when determining the amount of assistance individuals or communities are eligible to receive under the Stafford Act. This would ensure that individuals and communities affected by disasters are not penalized for having insurance coverage and are able to receive the full amount of assistance they are entitled to. Overall, this bill aims to provide clarity and fairness in the distribution of disaster relief and emergency assistance, ensuring that those in need receive the support they require without being penalized for having insurance coverage.