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Sheldon Whitehouse: “We introduced the Disaster Relief Fairness Act in July, which would require the federal government to approve disaster…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2026
We introduced the Disaster Relief Fairness Act in July, which would require the federal government to approve disaster aid when a state meets FEMA’s criteria for assistance.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Discussing legislation for disaster aid approval.

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