FEMA for Safe Recovery Act

This bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue regulations and guidance within one year to prevent gender-based violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation after a disaster. The rules would set up joint federal and local anti-violence headquarters after natural disasters, require check-ins with all adult household members, create a way to report abuse by landlords or temporary housing providers, and provide victim resource materials at shelters. The bill would require all FEMA employees to be trained to identify, care for, and refer victims to services. It would also add assistance for gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking to FEMA's crisis counseling and case management programs. The bill does not require FEMA to hire new permanent staff or open new offices, and it is subject to available funding.

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Sponsors

• Lucy McBath Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors