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REAADI for Disasters Act

Introduced: June 11, 2019 See on congress.gov

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Jun 12, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Jun 11, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 11, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act or the REAADI for Disasters Act

This bill establishes programs and requirements to assist individuals with disabilities and the elderly with disaster preparedness.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall award disaster response grants to eligible entities to carry out projects to create opportunities for disabled individuals and older adults to contribute to disaster response and mitigation.

The bill also establishes the National Commission on Disability Rights and Disasters to address the rights of disabled individuals and older adults throughout the period of preparation for and response to disasters.

The Government Accountability Office must study the compliance of federal agencies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in expending funds to support disabled individuals and older adults in responding to and mitigating disasters.

What's happening now June 12, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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