Bill118th CongressFiled Feb 9, 2024Health
H.R. 7317
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2024
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 9, 2024)
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2024
This bill authorizes 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 happenedFeb 16, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24](D-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2024
- Feb 16, 2024Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House