Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3208
116th Congress(2019-2020)
REAADI for Disasters Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 11, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 11, 2019
Latest Action
Jun 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3208
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
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Rhode Island
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New York
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Virginia
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Washington
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
June 11, 2019
Actions (3)
06/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
06/11/2019
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.
06/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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