S. 3683, known as the “Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now Act” or the “MALDEN Act,” aims to ensure timely disaster declarations and assistance in rural areas. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve coordination with...
Simple Explanation
The MALDEN Act is a plan to help places in the countryside get the help they need quickly after big disasters like fires, by working together better with state and tribal groups and making sure people can get support if their help requests are turned down.