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Disaster Debt Forgiveness: Protecting Victims from FEMA Errors

New rules make it easier to waive debts owed to the government if disaster assistance was mistakenly provided by FEMA. This means individuals affected by disasters will not have to repay funds they received due to administrative errors, protecting them from additional financial burdens.
Key points
FEMA must waive debts if assistance was provided due to agency error.
Debts resulting from FEMA errors will be considered a hardship, facilitating their cancellation.
FEMA will be required to report on actions to reduce error rates in assistance distribution.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_539
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_539.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • FEMA must waive debts if assistance was provided due to agency error.
  • Debts resulting from FEMA errors will be considered a hardship, facilitating their cancellation.
  • FEMA will be required to report on actions to reduce error rates in assistance distribution.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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