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Improved Preparedness for Power Outages in Long-Term Care Facilities

This act aims to enhance the safety of elderly and care-dependent individuals by providing long-term care facilities with grants for backup power sources. This ensures that residents of these facilities will have essential services and comfort during power outages, especially during natural disasters, directly impacting their health and safety.
Key points
Long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities) can receive grants to improve their preparedness for power outages.
Grant funds can be used to purchase backup power sources like generators and related equipment, and to create regional resource directories.
Preference for grants will be given to facilities in areas with a high proportion of elderly or Medicaid recipients, at high risk of natural disasters, and without significant regulatory violations.
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Print number: 118_HR_7317
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2024-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7317.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities) can receive grants to improve their preparedness for power outages.
  • Grant funds can be used to purchase backup power sources like generators and related equipment, and to create regional resource directories.
  • Preference for grants will be given to facilities in areas with a high proportion of elderly or Medicaid recipients, at high risk of natural disasters, and without significant regulatory violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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