Search Results: keywords:"disaster relief laws"

  • S. 3896 — To provide enhanced disaster unemployement assistance to victims of the Hawaii wildfires of 2023, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:229

    S. 3896 is a bill that aims to extend unemployment assistance to people affected by the wildfires in Hawaii that took place on August 8, 2023. Individuals who qualify for this assistance under existing disaster relief laws would be eligible to receive it for up to 39 weeks...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about giving more help to people in Hawaii who lost their jobs because of big wildfires in 2023. It wants to make sure they can get some money to help them for up to 39 weeks while they find new jobs.

  • S. 5350 — To make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,727

    S. 5350, also known as the "Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2024," aims to improve disaster assistance for individuals and families affected by major disasters in the United States. The bill allows disaster victims who don't have documented ownership rights to...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a big storm messes up many houses. S. 5350 is like a helping plan for people whose homes got hurt, even if they don't have a piece of paper saying the house is theirs. It makes sure these people can get the help they need to fix their homes and have a place to stay for a while.