CHILD Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1528

119th Congress

CHILD Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.

Introduced:Jul 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Peters

D - MI

Cosponsors

3

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Policy Area

Emergency Management

Summary

This bill aims to simplify the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal assistance. It directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a unified system that allows people to apply for all relevant disaster aid programs through a single application. The goal is to help disaster victims get the help they need more efficiently and with less red tape.

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Introduced7/14/2025

StatusPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.

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CHILD Act of 2025

This bill aims to simplify the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal assistance. It directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a unified system that allows people to apply for all relevant disaster aid programs t

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This bill aims to simplify the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal assistance. It directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a unified system that allows people to apply for all relevant disaster aid programs through a single application. The goal is to help disaster victims get the help they need more efficiently and with less red tape.

Bill Number: 1528
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.
Policy Area: Emergency Management

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Title: CHILD Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1528
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Summary: This bill aims to simplify the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal assistance. It directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a unified system that allows people to apply for all relevant disaster aid programs through a single application. The goal is

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to simplify the process for disaster survivors to apply for and receive federal assistance. It directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a unified system that allows people to apply for all relevant disaster aid programs through a single application. The goal is to help disaster victims get the help they need more efficiently and with less red tape.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Disaster Assistance Simplification Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop and establish a unified intake process and system for applicants for assistance provided by a disaster assistance agency. The system must <ul> <li> facilitate a consolidated application for any form of disaster assistance provided by a disaster assistance agency when appropriate to support the nature and purposes of the assistance; </li> <li> carry out the purposes of disaster assistance programs swiftly, efficiently, equitably, and in accordance with specified laws and privacy and data protections; and </li> <li> support the detection, prevention, and investigation of waste, fraud, abuse, or discrimination in the administration of disaster assistance programs.</li> </ul> Further, the system must, among other things <ul> <li>accept applications for disaster assistance programs;</li> <li>permit applicants to receive status updates on such applications;</li> <li>allow applicants to update disaster assistance information throughout their recovery journeys;</li> <li>permit the distribution of information on additional recovery resources to disaster survivors that may be available in a disaster-stricken jurisdiction in coordination with appropriate federal, state, local, and tribal partners; and </li> <li>permit disaster assistance agencies to communicate directly with disaster survivors.</li> </ul> Not later than 30 days after receiving a request from a disaster assistance agency to update questions in the consolidated application needed to administer the disaster assistance programs of the agency, FEMA must make those updates. The bill (1) sets forth requirements for reports by FEMA and by the Government Accountability Office, and (2) provides for congressional briefings under specified circumstances.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a consolidated application process for all federal disaster assistance programs through FEMA
Requires FEMA to quickly update the application to reflect changes in available aid programs
Allows disaster survivors to track the status of their applications and update their information over time
Mandates reports to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of the new system

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact individuals and families affected by natural disasters, making it easier for them to navigate the complex process of applying for federal aid. It could help get crucial financial, housing, and other assistance to disaster survivors more quickly and seamlessly. Nonprofit organizations and state/local emergency management agencies that coordinate disaster relief would also be affected, potentially seeing a reduction in administrative burdens.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Emergency Management

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1528, 119th Congress (2025). "CHILD Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1528

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