Bill115th CongressFiled May 15, 2018Health
H.R. 5832
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 2018)
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2018
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.
What just happenedMay 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24](D-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2018
- May 15, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 15, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House