Search Results: keywords:"at-risk communities"

  • H. R. 5482 — To prevent energy poverty and ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:3,090

    H.R. 5482, titled the "Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024," aims to ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable and reliable energy. The bill recognizes at-risk communities as those that are low-income, minority, rural, elderly, or consist of American...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 5482 wants to make sure everyone can pay for energy, like electricity and gas, especially people who might struggle like those with low income or who live in certain communities. It wants the government to check if any new rules might make it harder for these people to afford energy.

  • H. R. 9760 — To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,633

    The bill H.R. 9760 proposes the establishment of a grant program to help communities protect themselves from wildfires and become more resilient. It directs the creation of community protection and wildfire resilience plans involving local government, tribes, emergency...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a plan to give money to towns and cities so they can protect themselves from big fires and be better prepared for them in the future. It's kind of like helping everyone get ready for fire safety so their homes and communities can stay safe.

  • H. R. 582 — To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,633

    H.R. 582 aims to create a grant program to enhance community protection and resilience against wildfires. The bill outlines the development and funding of plans that involve local communities, government agencies, and organizations to improve early detection, public education, evacuation...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 582 is a plan to give money to towns and cities to help them get ready for wildfires. It will pay up to $1 billion each year to help people learn how to stay safe, make homes stronger, and plan what to do if a fire happens.