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  • 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. 8758 — To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under such Act to public employees.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:377

    H. R. 8758, known as the “Public Service Worker Protection Act,” aims to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to include public employees under its coverage. This means that workers employed by the United States, state governments, or local subdivisions would receive the same...

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    H. R. 8758 wants to make sure that people who work for the government get the same safety protections at work as people who work for private companies. It gives states a deadline by when they must follow the new rules, which could mean big changes and costs for the states to keep their workers safe.