legislation: 109-s-2124

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109-s-2124 109 s 2124 Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 2005 Emergency Management 2005-12-16 2005-12-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 6 Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to appoint a Disability Coordinator to ensure that the needs of individuals with disabilities are properly addressed in emergency preparedness and disaster relief efforts in the event of a major disaster. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to: (1) temporary housing for use by individuals with disabilities; and (2) the right of individuals with disabilities to live independently. Provides for increased accessibility for such individuals of replacement housing built with federal funds following major disasters. 2023-01-13T04:49:18Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/2124

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