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Disaster Aid Expansion: Extended Support for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.

This act expands federal disaster assistance to include critical services like solid waste management, stormwater management, public housing, transportation infrastructure, and medical care. These changes aim to provide long-term support for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands following major disasters declared up to September 30, 2022, potentially improving residents' quality of life and accelerating infrastructure recovery.
Key points
Expands federal aid to include essential services: solid waste management, stormwater management, public housing, transportation, and medical care.
Covers Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for disasters declared on or before September 30, 2022.
Aims to accelerate recovery and enhance regional resilience to future disasters.
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Print number: 118_HR_1027
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-14