On the recordJuly 22, 2026
Right now, each time a disaster happens, communities in crisis are forced to wait for Congress to pass a disaster funding bill before HUD can help.
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schatz.senate.govRight now, each time a disaster happens, communities in crisis are forced to wait for Congress to pass a disaster funding bill before HUD can help.
Discussing the impact of the new disaster recovery law.
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