H.R. 6249, titled the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act,” requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to evaluate and report on the support it provides to people with disabilities and their families affected by major disasters. Within 120 days of the act's...
Simple Explanation
The "Think Differently About Emergencies Act" wants to make sure that during big disasters, people with disabilities get the help they need. It asks a special group to look at what kind of help is there now, find what's stopping better help, and suggest ways to make it all work better.