Search Results: keywords:"federal disaster assistance"

  • H. R. 8582 — To improve Federal disaster management and response for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,935

    H.R. 8582, titled the “Federal Disaster Assistance Improvement Act,” aims to improve federal disaster management and response, particularly for disadvantaged communities. The bill allows the chief executive officer of a county to request a disaster or emergency declaration from the President...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8582 is a plan to help communities that have a tough time during big emergencies, like storms or floods, get help faster and easier, especially when the usual helpers like the governor don't ask for it. It makes sure everyone, especially those who don't usually get much help, gets a fair chance to ask for what they need.

  • S. 5489 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to adjust the definition of small impoverished community.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:169

    S. 5489 is a bill that aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by changing the definition of what constitutes a "small impoverished community." Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the population threshold for such a community...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change the rules so that more towns with up to 5,000 people (instead of only up to 3,000) can get extra help from the government after a disaster. This means slightly bigger towns that are struggling will also be able to ask for help when something bad happens, like a big storm.