Emergency response bills championed by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids advance out of committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KAKE) - Two bills that aim to strengthen the country's emergency response systems championed by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids have advanced to the House floor.

The WARN Act would modernize the nation’s emergency alert systems, ensuring that federal, state, and local authorities can send timely, reliable alerts during natural disasters, severe weather, or other emergencies. The second bill would authorize the President to provide federal fire management assistance directly to Indian Tribal Governments.