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On the recordOctober 26, 2021
In August I reintroduced what I call the Ready For Disaster Act, which would establish a network of centers to provide training in technical systems to State and local governments.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin discusses his legislation aimed at improving disaster preparedness for individuals with disabilities.

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