Proposal could boost FEMA's response to domestic violence after disasters
Lee introduced legislation with Lucy McBath to strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence after disasters.
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Reps. Laurel Lee and Lucy McBath introduced a proposal directing FEMA to strengthen protections and support for survivors of gender-based violence after disasters. The story describes evidence of increased abuse after disasters and notes that the bill’s path forward is uncertain.
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Laurel M. Lee
R · FL-15
Introduced the FEMA disaster-response legislation with Lucy McBath.
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Lucy McBath
D · GA-6
Introduced the FEMA disaster-response legislation with Laurel Lee and explained its goals.
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