Bill · H.R. 7029· House(119-HR-7029)
REAADI for Disasters Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The REAADI for Disasters Act aims to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are better prepared for and included in all stages of disaster management. It focuses on improving disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation to protect the civil rights of these vulnerable groups. The bill establishes the Disaster Human Services Emergency Fund to support immediate human services needs during major disasters or public health emergencies. It also creates a system for training, technical assistance, and research through specialized centers and grants. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the development of crisis standards of care that prevent discrimination based on age or disability.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+10
The bill specifically enhances disaster preparedness, inclusion, and support for older adults.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10
The bill establishes significant new funding, protections, and accessibility standards specifically for people with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+10
The bill mandates accessibility in communications, shelters, and housing, while protecting against discrimination during disasters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Disaster Inclusion: The bill seeks to include individuals with disabilities and older adults in the planning, response, and recovery phases of disasters to ensure their specific needs are met (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Enhanced Accessibility of Information: It mandates that disaster-related information and communications be available in accessible formats, such as American Sign Language, Braille, and plain language (Section 2 and Section 5).
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Access to Essential Services: The creation of the Disaster Human Services Emergency Fund is intended to provide rapid response for needs such as personal care, nutritional services, and assistance with accessing durable medical equipment (Section 7).
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Improved Housing and Shelter Access: The bill promotes the use of "visitability standards" for housing and aims to ensure that emergency shelters are accessible to those with functional needs (Section 5).
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Protection of Civil Rights: The act aims to ensure that individuals are free from discrimination based on disability or age during all phases of a disaster and requires that civil rights not be suspended during public health emergencies (Section 3 and Section 10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+10Good For Seniors+10Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+10Improves Affordable Housing+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York