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As Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities, Kaine, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters

Sens. Kaine and Warren led colleagues in reintroducing legislation to aid disaster survivors after the Trump administration weakened FEMA and housing standards amid events like the January 2025 Southern California wildfires and 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill aims to provide resources for recovery from property damage and rebuilding efforts.

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Sens. Kaine and Warren led colleagues in reintroducing legislation to aid disaster survivors after the Trump administration weakened FEMA and housing standards amid events like the January 2025 Southern California wildfires and 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill aims to provide resources for recovery from property damage and rebuilding efforts.

Source: kaine senate. Original: https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/as-trump-administration-abandons-disaster-stricken-communities-kaine-warren-colleagues-renew-push-to-support-survivors-of-disasters

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