H.R. 2371 · 118th Congress
REAADI for Disasters Act
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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.
14 cosponsors · 13 D, 1 R
6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act or the REAADI for Disasters Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 29, 2023
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 older adults (age 50 or older) with disaster preparedness.
Among other provisions, the bill
- allows states to contract with centers for independent living to provide services and support to disabled individuals in preparing for hazards;
- requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to carry out projects of national significance that, among other things, create opportunities for disabled individuals and older adults to directly contribute to disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation;
- modifies and expands the membership of the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters to ensure that it represents the diversity of the disabled and older adult communities; and
- establishes the Disability and Disaster Preparedness Advisory Committee to review settlement agreements involving potential violations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The Government Accountability Office must study the compliance of federal agencies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in expending funds to support disabled individuals and older adults in responding to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: REAADI for Disasters Act
Also known as: Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act
Latest action (Apr 7, 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 29, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.