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Brian Schatz: “Right now, each time a disaster happens, communities in crisis are forced to wait for Congress to pass a disaster…

On the recordSeptember 3, 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. Our new law will now mean they no longer have to wait. As soon as a disaster strikes, HUD will be able to help communities begin the process of recovery,”
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Discussing the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act

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