H.R. 7317, titled the “Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It seeks to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help places where elderly people live, like nursing homes, be ready for when the power goes out during storms. It says the government can give them money to buy things like generators so everyone can stay safe and warm.