Search Results: keywords:"recovery efforts"

  • H. R. 6435 — To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:543

    H.R. 6435, known as the “Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now Act” or the “MALDEN Act,” aims to improve the response to major disasters or emergencies, especially in rural areas. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6435, or the "MALDEN Act," is a plan to help places with fewer people, like small towns, get help when they have big problems like fires. It makes sure they get help quickly and get the things they need to get back to normal.

  • S. 1764 — To improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:13,813

    The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2024 aims to improve federal efforts in managing wildfires across the United States. This legislation focuses on enhancing wildfire detection and suppression tools, providing financial and strategic support for firefighting operations, and...

    Simple Explanation

    The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2024 is a plan to help manage wildfires by giving money and tools to help stop fires and clean up afterward. It aims to use technology and support communities, but there are worries about spending too much without checking carefully.