A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 to provide for the mandatory development and maintenance by States of disaster preparedness plans, to provide for the annual testing of such plans, to increase the amount of Federal assistance in the case of approved plans.
Safe States Act - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to the States under the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 for the development, maintenance, and improvement by the States of disaster preparedness plans. Provides that such assistance plans shall also cover relief and assistance for individuals, businesses, and local governments following disasters. Requires the annual testing of such plans. Authorizes grants of up to $250,000 per State to cover costs of the disaster relief plans.
Referred to House Committee on Public Works.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Public Works.
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