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140 results for “disaster” · New Jersey
accessing Medicare, immigrants starting a small business, and disaster survivors accessing the FEMA’s resources. That … denied health care, housing, or disaster assistance because English is not their first language. Language access
easier access to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster relief funding, modernizing environmental permitting regulations to build affordable … this affordability crisis. From easier access to CDBG disaster relief funding for our shore towns who have
their CDBG funding to rebuild after disaster. It’s one tool of many included in this historic … Provisions Senator Kim Led The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act (CDBG-DR) to authorize the Community Development Block Grant
reports that the Trump Administration has disproportionately rejected disaster aid for Democratic-run states, failing to deliver timely … disaster survivors. Despite federal regulations requiring that FEMA provide disaster relief recommendations based on verifiable criteria, the Trump
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, in which they requested disaster designation for all 21 counties of New Jersey … their critical work of feeding the world.” This disaster designation follows a May 2026 letter from both Senator
flooding. Flooding is the most common natural disaster and, according to the Congressional Budget Office, costs the United … weather, helping us avoid far greater costs from disaster response and rebuilding.” “From the devastating flooding that
secure domestic and international travel, respond to natural disasters, and ensure Americans’ safety. “For instance, the shutdown forced … necessary actions in the event of an active disaster, undermining the federal government’s ability to prepare
Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s June 8, 2026, disaster designation for New Jersey counties following catastrophic crop losses … leaving growers facing devastating financial strain. The USDA disaster designation will unlock low-interest emergency loans for farmers
deadline to brief Congress on its disaster preparedness, staffing levels, and operational readiness. “Today is the first … cycled through FEMA leaders, and stripped personnel from disaster response operations to bolster ICE. While people detained
Agriculture (USDA) to swiftly approve New Jersey’s disaster designation request following catastrophic crop losses caused … lawmakers emphasized that swift approval of the disaster designation is essential to ensuring Garden State producers can begin
immediate and serious reforms before more communities facing disasters are left to pay the price,” Pallone wrote. Hamilton … staffing cuts and proposals to weaken FEMA’s disaster response role, is leaving the agency dangerously unprepared ahead
Agency (FEMA) reform, including improving the agency’s disaster response and recovery timeline. Senators Kim and Welch also … Senators specifically: Highlighted how delays in approving disaster aid requests were a persistent issue under former DHS Secretary
wrongful retaliation after speaking out about FEMA’s disaster response preparedness. As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security
first and worst with pollution and climate disasters. We won’t stop fighting policies that harm our communities
President Donald J. Trump to approve the Major Disaster Declaration requested earlier this month by New Jersey Governor … Office of Emergency Management estimates that the total disaster costs will exceed $100 million. While the State
crisis one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters in recent history. “Since April 15, 2023, the Sudanese
choice has been nothing short of a disaster for the American people and the world. It has caused
have been saying we needed to use disaster funding to get some of these projects done, and that
Ranking Member of HSGAC’s Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census, Senator Kim is committed
Jersey’s most common natural disaster. Whether it was Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Ida, or the dozens of intense
strengthens federal programs that help communities recover from disasters and invest in safer, more resilient housing. Additionally
Leave for All Action; The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies; PEAK Parent Center; People’s Action Institute
state, including the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the HOME Investments Partnership Program.In the aftermath
Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census, made clear that
Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census, released the following … contracts has delayed FEMA’s ability to deliver disaster assistance to vulnerable communities. As a member