#Reforming Disaster Recovery Act
Following Maui fires, Schatz leads hearing to push for more immediate, consistent relief
“Lahaina is just one example. Every community devastated by a disaster deserves help. Help that is timely, predictable, consistent, and proportional to the needs of the recovery,” said Sen. Schatz.
Sen. Schatz Backs Legislation To Reform Disaster Recovery
The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) disaster recovery grants for states, local governments and tribes. It would also improve coordination at the federal level by establishing an office within HUD that would be devoted to disaster recovery and resilient communities.
