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115-hr-5832115th Congress

Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2018

Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

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Summary

Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 5/15/2018

  • Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 5/15/2018

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 5/23/2018

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