REAADI for Disasters Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 11, 2019)
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 just happenedJun 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 11, 2019
- Jun 12, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
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.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
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.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 11, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House