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Val Demings: “Too often those most in need are left behind when disaster strikes. My bill aims to change that so every American…”

On the recordJune 13, 2022
Too often those most in need are left behind when disaster strikes. My bill aims to change that so every American, regardless of where they live, how much money they have, or the color of their skin, gets the assistance they need after a disaster strikes.
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Val Demings
Democratic · Florida

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Demings emphasizes the need for equitable disaster assistance through her proposed legislation.

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