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  • H. R. 8422 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish programs for the provision of mental health services to individuals affected by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,114

    H.R. 8422, known as the “Mental Health Emergency Needs in Disasters Act,” seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance mental health services for individuals affected by major disasters. The bill proposes the deployment of mobile mental health...

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    The Mental Health Emergency Needs in Disasters Act wants to help people feel better after disasters like big storms by sending special helpers to talk to them and giving money to places that need it. It's like having friends who know how to make you feel better, especially when things are hard.

  • S. 5313 — To improve section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:238

    S. 5313, titled the “Rebuilding with Resilience Act,” is a bill introduced by Mr. Blumenthal in the Senate on November 13, 2024. It seeks to amend section 406(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The amendment aims to ensure that any...

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    The Rebuilding with Resilience Act is a plan to help fix or rebuild things after a disaster, like a flood or storm, in a way that makes them stronger and safer for the future. It wants everyone in the government to work together to make sure we build things that won't get damaged easily next time.

  • 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...

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    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.

  • H. R. 9905 — To make supplemental appropriations for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:241

    H. R. 9905 proposes to allocate additional federal funds for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene. Specifically, the bill seeks to provide $10 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and...

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    H. R. 9905 is a bill that gives a big budget to help fix damage from a big storm called Hurricane Helene. It plans to give $10 billion to a group named FEMA and $5 billion to help people find new homes, but it doesn't say exactly how they will use the money or check if it's spent well.