That is why it is essential to send legislation to the President for signature quickly. The bill authorizes $175 million in nonfood aid which is necessary for disaster assistance along with the food aid which will be funded in separate legislation. A total of $37.5 million in the bill is authorized for refugees and displaced persons who have been forced by calamity to flee their homes. As the report on this bill correctly notes. food aid is essential but that alone is not enough. The nonfood disaster assistance authorized under this legislation is needed for a wide range of urgent relief for the famine sufferers. including transportation to bring in the relief supplies. provision of health care. medicines and vaccines. blankets. clothing and tents. food protection. seeds for the next harvest. and other assistance needed to prevent death and support rehabilitation and recovery.
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