118th Congress Health
H.R. 7317: Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2024
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Summary
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.
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History
- Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.