119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 21, 2026
H.R. 8409In CommitteeEmergency Management
Democrats propose federal disaster relief protections for affected communities
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell (D-FL)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 21, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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