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Following an incident, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may assist individuals with their recovery through the Individual Assistance (IA) program if the president authorizes such assistance pursuant to a declaration of emergency or major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act….
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Foreword: Ensuring Effective Disaster Aid
With more disasters each year, disaster relief is front of mind
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FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program
An overview of individual assistance programs under FEMA
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FEMA Changes to Support Disaster Survivors
‘The most comprehensive updates’ in ‘20 years’
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Hurricane Milton Recovery
A brief overview of FEMA programs and resources
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Hurricane Helene Recovery
A brief overview of recovery efforts through FEMA for Helene
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The Disaster Relief Fund
Overview and issues
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What Congress Is Doing on Disaster Aid
How Congress is trying to make disaster relief more effective
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Pros and Cons of Eliminating the Filibuster
Guaranteeing certain rights vs. eliminating a key veto power
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Pros and Cons of Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles
Boosting the EV market vs. supporting Chinese companies
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Pro & Con
Is the U.S. government doing enough to ensure that federal disaster aid is used effectively?