To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title establishing citation name for the act and defines amendment to major disaster definition in Stafford Act to include extreme heat as qualifying event for federal disaster relief. It relies on eligibility expand and definition changes. The main policy areas are Emergency Management, Labor, Healthcare, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
State and local governments in heat-prone areas would be affected, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) would be affected, and Elderly and heat-vulnerable populations would be affected.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal Treasury/Taxpayers could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Creates short title establishing citation name for the act.
- Defines amendment to major disaster definition in Stafford Act to include extreme heat as qualifying event for federal disaster relief.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title establishing citation name for the act and defines amendment to major disaster definition in Stafford Act to include extreme heat as qualifying event for federal disaster relief.
Key Policy Areas
Emergency Management, Labor, Healthcare, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill creates short title establishing citation name for the act and defines amendment to major disaster definition in Stafford Act to include extreme heat as qualifying event for federal disaster relief.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- State and local governments in heat-prone areas
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Elderly and heat-vulnerable populations
- Outdoor workers in extreme heat conditions
- Emergency medical services and hospitals
Identified Costs
- Federal Treasury/Taxpayers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Ms. Titus, Mr. Casten, …
Stakeholder Effects
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FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), State and local governments in heat-prone areas
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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