bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
103-hr-5048,103,hr,5048,Fire Safety Education Act,Emergency Management,1994-09-19,1994-09-23,Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.,House,"Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]",MD,D,H000874,2,"Fire Safety Education Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants with entities to obtain and distribute at the State and local level fire safety and prevention education programs and supporting educational resources. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants with States for the purpose of implementing the revised National Fire Incident Reporting System to improve the collection and analysis of fire data at the State and local levels. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:50:06Z,
103-s-2439,103,s,2439,Fire Safety and Prevention Education Act,Emergency Management,1994-09-19,1994-09-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]",NV,D,B000993,1,"Fire Safety and Prevention Education Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant to, an entity to obtain and distribute, at the State and local level, fire safety and prevention education programs and supporting educational resources. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant to, a State for the purpose of implementing the revised National Fire Incident Reporting System at the National Fire Data Center to improve the collection and analysis of fire data at the State and local levels. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:52:06Z,
103-sjres-214,103,sjres,214,"A joint resolution designating August 9, 1994, as ""Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary"".",Emergency Management,1994-08-01,1994-08-01,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,23,"Designates August 9, 1994, as Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
103-hjres-395,103,hjres,395,"To proclaim August 9, 1994 as ""Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary"".",Emergency Management,1994-07-29,1994-07-29,Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]",TX,D,D000203,5,"Designates August 9, 1994, as Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
103-sres-244,103,sres,244,A resolution honoring the three firefighters who died in a helicopter crash while on their way to fight a fire in the Gila National Forest.,Emergency Management,1994-07-25,1994-07-25,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9649-9650)",Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,1,"Honors three named Federal fire fighters who died on July 12, 1994, for their heroic efforts in attempting to fight a fire in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico.",2021-06-02T20:15:52Z,
103-hconres-267,103,hconres,267,"Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should develop a comprehensive program regarding natural disasters, require individuals and businesses in disaster prone areas to purchase insurance for natural disasters, and create a Federal reinsurance program to minimize the associated risks to insurance companies.",Emergency Management,1994-07-19,1994-08-30,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6]",IN,R,B001149,0,"Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should: (1) with assistance from State and local officials, develop and implement a comprehensive program to prevent further exorbitant spending on assistance relating to natural disasters; (2) require individuals and businesses in areas that have a high risk of experiencing natural disasters to purchase comprehensive insurance to cover the high cost of damages resulting from such disasters as flooding, earthquakes, and hurricanes; and (3) create a Federal reinsurance program that would minimize the financial risk incurred by insurance companies that provide insurance in areas that have a high risk of experiencing natural disasters.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
103-sres-242,103,sres,242,"A resolution honoring the 14 Federal firefighters who died while fighting a wildfire near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.",Emergency Management,1994-07-13,1994-07-20,Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9332),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO]",CO,D,C000077,20,"Honors the 14 Federal fire fighters who died on July 6, 1994, for their heroic efforts to contain a fire on Storm King Mountain near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
103-hr-4125,103,hr,4125,Flood Insurance Risk Management Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1994-03-24,1994-04-07,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]",NJ,D,H000930,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Compliance and Increased Participation      Title II:  Flood Insurance Premium Rates and Coverage Amounts      Title III:  Revolving Loan Fund for Flood and Erosion Damage            Mitigation Activities and Additional Mitigation Coverage      Title IV:  Miscellaneous Provisions Flood Insurance Risk Management Act of 1994 - Title I:  Compliance and Increased Participation - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD Secretary) to:  (1) prohibit any lending institution from making, increasing, extending, or renewing any loan for residential real estate or a mobile home located in a special flood hazards area unless such real estate is covered by flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1976 (Flood Insurance Act); and (2) require that any real estate in such an area which is acquired by the Government National Mortgage Association be covered by such flood insurance.  Prohibits any other Federal agency lender from making such a loan for appropriate real estate not covered by such flood insurance. (Sec. 103) Requires residential real estate lenders who normally utilize escrow tax and insurance accounts to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts for appropriate real estate.  Requires Federal lenders, regulated lending institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions), and loan servicers to notify borrowers of special flood hazards and of the need to purchase and maintain flood insurance.  Requires such entities, after 60 days' notice, to purchase such insurance on behalf of the borrower and charge the borrower for premium costs.  Provides for the review of special hazards determinations by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA Director).  Imposes civil penalties upon lenders who fail to require flood insurance or to provide appropriate borrower notification of the need for such insurance.  Allows for other actions against regulated lending institutions in order to remedy a pattern of noncompliance with such requirements. (Sec. 106) Requires the transferor of a loan to notify the transferee of a special flood hazards area determination with respect to the real estate that is the basis of such loan.  Provides exceptions.  Requires similar notification on loans transferred by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Resolution Trust Corporation. (Sec. 107) Allows the charging of fees for determining the applicability of flood insurance purchase requirements. (Sec. 109) Requires the FEMA Director to develop a standard flood hazard determination form for use in connection with loans for residential properties located in special flood hazards areas and in which flood insurance is available. (Sec. 110) Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal Credit Union Act to require regulated lending institutions to conduct examinations and report to the Congress with respect to compliance with the national flood insurance program (program).  Amends the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 to require the FEMA Director to annually determine whether enterprises under such Act are in compliance with requirements of the program. (Sec. 111) Amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to direct the Financial Examinations Council to coordinate with Federal entities for lending regulation and the HUD Secretary to develop uniform lender standards. Title II:  Flood Insurance Premium Rates and Coverage Amounts - Amends the Flood Insurance Act to establish a preference for charging actuarial rates, with exceptions, in the determination of flood insurance premiums. (Sec. 202) Provides for a community rating system and premium rate incentives for community floodplain management, allowing area-wide premium adjustments for adoption of rating system goals or participation in flood or erosion control projects and activities.  Provides funding.  Requires biennial reports from the FEMA Director to the Congress concerning such program. (Sec. 203) Requires the FEMA Director to carry out a community flood insurance premium-pooling program in which premiums in an area are collected by an appropriate public body or agency and paid through such body or agency directly to the FEMA Director. (Sec. 204) Increases flood insurance coverage amounts for nonresidential, single family, and multifamily structures. (Sec. 205) Requires the FEMA Director to conduct and report to the Congress on a study of the economic effects that would result from increasing to actuarially-based rates the national flood insurance premium rates for pre-FIRM structures (structures not constructed or substantially improved after the later of December 31, 1974, or the effective date of the initial rate map published by the Director under the Flood Insurance Act). (Sec. 206) Directs the Comptroller General to submit to the Congress a report assessing the economic impact of the denial of flood insurance and the establisment of actuarial rates on communities likely to be identified as having erosion hazard areas. Title III:  Revolving Loan Fund for Flood and Erosion Damage Mitigation Activities and Additional Mitigation Coverage - Amends the Flood Insurance Act to establish in the Treasury the Flood and Erosion Risk Management Fund to be used for making loans for flood damage and erosion mitigation activities.  Provides terms and conditions, including an initial $20 million payment into the Fund from the National Flood Insurance Fund.  Authorizes the FEMA Director to assess one-time premium surcharges with respect to properties covered by national flood insurance, such amounts to be deposited into the Fund and used for flood risk management purposes. (Sec. 303) Requires insurance made available under the Flood Insurance Act to include coverage for land use and control measures (mitigation activities).  Requires the FEMA Director to assess appropriate surcharges for such coverage and deposit amounts received into the National Flood Insurance Fund. Title IV:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to extend through FY 1999 an annual ten percent increase limit on the rates charged for flood insurance premiums under the Flood Insurance Act.  Amends the Flood Insurance Act to:  (1) extend through FY 1999 the national flood insurance program and provisions concerning the emergency implementation of the program; (2) terminate (with transition and savings provisions) the erosion-threatened structures program; (3) define the chargeable rate and limit the premium increases with respect to any repetitively damaged structure; (4) require the FEMA Director to establish a schedule of and charge penalties for repetitive claims for losses covered by flood insurance; and (5) permit flood insurance private sector participation without regard to provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. (Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:48:57Z,
103-hr-4052,103,hr,4052,National Flood Insurance Program Improvement Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1994-03-16,1994-04-07,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-15]",FL,D,B000008,69,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Definitions      Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation      Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain           Management Programs      Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Risks      Title V:  Task Force, Advisory Council, and Studies      Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Flood Insurance Program Improvement Act of 1994 - Title I:  Definitions - Defines specified terms under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to expand flood insurance purchase requirements for borrowers securing loans through the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and Federal agency mortgage lenders. Requires residential real estate lenders to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts.  Requires Federal lenders and regulated lending institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions) and loan servicers to notify borrowers of special flood hazards and of the need to purchase and maintain flood insurance.  Requires such entities, after 60 days' notice, to purchase such insurance on behalf of the borrower and charge the borrower for premium costs. Provides for review of special hazards determinations by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Requires the Director to develop a standard flood hazard determination form for use in connection with loans for residential properties located in an area of special flood hazards and in which flood insurance is available. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal Credit Union Act to require regulated lending institutions to conduct examinations and report to the Congress with respect to compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program.  Provides penalties for lenders who fail to require flood insurance, maintain escrow accounts, or provide appropriate borrower notification with respect to the need for flood insurance. Amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council Act of 1978 to direct the Financial Examinations Council to coordinate with Federal entities for lending regulation to develop uniform lender standards. Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain Management Programs - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for a community rating system and premium rate incentives for community floodplain management. Requires the FEMA Director to carry out a community erosion hazard management program which provides incentives for reduction of erosion damage and promotes the reduction of Federal flood insurance losses related to erosion hazards. Provides program funding. Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Risks - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to require the FEMA Director to coordinate all flood and erosion mitigation activities under the Federal Insurance Administrator.  Provides funding for such activities. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the FEMA Director to develop and implement a State, community, and individual flood and erosion mitigation financial assistance program for structures insured under such Act.  Requires such activities to be technically feasible and cost-effective.  Provides assistance limitations.  Repeals (with a transition period) the current program for the purchase of certain insured properties, as well as the current program for the demolition or relocation of threatened structures. Title V:  Task Force, Advisory Council, and Studies - Establishes a two-year interagency Flood Insurance Task Force to:  (1) develop standardized flood insurance enforcement procedures; (2) study Federal agency and secondary mortgage market assistance with respect to such enforcement; and (3) study the possibility of existing Federal and corporate flood insurance programs as models for new programs. Establishes the Technical Mapping Advisory Council to undertake certain activities with respect to the preparation, dissemination, and use of flood insurance rate maps.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the FEMA Director to report to the Congress on whether it would be feasible for the national flood insurance program to be administered by the private insurance industry, as well as on such industry's impact on the availability and affordability of flood insurance. Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to:  (1) increase flood insurance coverage amounts for nonresidential, single family, and multifamily structures; (2) allow additional coverage for compliance with land use and control measures; (3) permit flood insurance private sector participation; and (4) require an assessment (and revision if necessary) of flood insurance maps (with identification of erosion hazard areas) at least every five years. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to:  (1) allow for the repair and restoration of certain flood damaged agricultural structures; (2) require the National Flood Insurance Fund to be maintained as a separate account in the Treasury; (3) require the FEMA Director to establish a ten-day waiting period for the initial purchase of flood insurance; and (4) require the Director to include in a certain biennial report the effects of provisions of this Act on the national flood insurance program. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit the waiver of flood insurance purchase requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance.",2025-08-26T13:49:47Z,
103-hjres-325,103,hjres,325,"Designating the week beginning April 3, 1994, as ""National Earthquake Awareness Week"".",Emergency Management,1994-02-11,1994-02-11,Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32]",CA,D,D000373,87,"Designates the week beginning April 3, 1994, as National Earthquake Awareness Week.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
103-hr-3735,103,hr,3735,Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance Because of the Los Angeles Earthquake Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1994-01-26,1994-01-26,Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2]",KY,D,N000009,43,Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance Because of the Los Angeles Earthquake Act of 1994 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 1994 for disaster assistance activities resulting from the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California and other disasters. Makes additional funds available to:  (1) the Small Business Administration for the disaster loans program account; (2) the Department of Education for impact aid and student financial assistance; (3) the Department of Transportation for the Federal Highway Administration; (4) the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care; (5) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing programs and community development; (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster relief; and (7) the President for unanticipated needs.,2025-08-26T13:50:52Z,
103-s-1697,103,s,1697,Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1993-11-19,1994-10-05,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.,Senate,"Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]",MD,D,M000702,0,"Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1994 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and other specified Federal law to establish a new framework for Federal, State, and local government and volunteer agency preparedness for and response to major disasters and emergencies. (Sec. 5) Requires the President, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to develop a Presidential Response Plan to provide, when requested, Federal emergency or disaster assistance to a State.  Requires the Director to develop standard operating procedures to accompany such Plan describing chains of command, Federal agency duties, and the relationship between them and those of the State and local governments and private relief agencies involved.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Director, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the assets of the National Disaster Medical System are fully integrated into the Plan. Requires the Director to review the role of the adjutant generals of the States and the National Guard in preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.  Declares that it is the policy of Congress that the States are encouraged to enter into interstate and regional compacts to facilitate the mutual use of National Guard assets across State borders in such events. Requires the President, acting through the Director, to direct all appropriate Federal agencies to inventory Federal disaster resources for a list of resources available to each State upon request. Requires the Director to establish:  (1) a system coordinated with private relief agencies to use disaster volunteers to carry out priority disaster response services; and (2) a system to manage goods donated to the Federal Government to assist disaster victims. (Sec. 6) Authorizes a Federal agency, under the Director's direction, when an imminent disaster event is determined, to take necessary action to prepare to provide Federal assistance to State and local governments and to disaster victims. (Sec. 7) Requires the President to establish a Domestic Crisis Monitoring Unit, headed by the Vice President or any official within the Executive Office of the President, to monitor potential catastrophic disasters, notify the President and Federal agencies of them, and ensure effective, coordinated, and rapid Federal agency response in their aftermath. (Sec. 8) Requires the Director to establish:  (1) disaster assessment teams to be deployed at a disaster or emergency area to survey the extent of the damage and the resulting Federal assistance needs; and (2) a targeted emergency grant program for paying the Federal share of enabling State and local governments to prepare for and respond to major disasters and emergencies.  Requires the Director to establish:  (1) performance standards to determine eligibility and application procedures for a grant award; as well as (2) a compliance system defining the Federal share of the costs of eligible assistance for a State not in compliance with such performance standards. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 9) Apportions Federal responsibility for disaster costs at 100 percent for the first 72 hours after the declaration to sustain life or protect property, and at not less than 75 percent after such period.    Requires the Secretary of Defense, upon the request of FEMA with the concurrence of the affected State, to provide to persons adversely affected by the disaster response services not otherwise available from State, local, or volunteer agencies. (Sec. 11) Mandates a review of FEMA's structure to ensure that it can implement an all hazards approach to disaster management, use previously dedicated defense-related resources for disasters, promote coordination between all FEMA offices and directorates, and provide for rapid response, efficient delivery of services, and technical monitoring support to the States by the Regional Offices. Requires that FEMA officials be appointed on the basis of professional qualifications, such as experience in emergency and disaster management. (Sec. 12) Requires the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control, and the Emergency Management Institute, operated by FEMA, to provide education for all hazards emergency management and response. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 13) Requires the Director to provide assistance to university-based research centers to conduct research and development of a curriculum on disaster management methods and technologies. Provides for:  (1) incorporation of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 into the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, with repeals as necessary; (2) prevention of fraud following disasters and emergencies (including special criminal penalties); and (3) a region of FEMA for the Pacific region encompassing Hawaii, American Samoa, and other U.S. areas. (Sec. 17) Requires FEMA to consult with the governing bodies of Indian tribes during disaster relief operations and with respect to other FEMA programs directly affecting them.  Authorizes a tribal governing body to designate a State or local government entity to serve as its representative.  Requires the Director to appoint one FEMA staff member to serve as the national liaison for all Indian tribes.",2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
103-s-1670,103,s,1670,Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Assistance Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-11-18,1993-12-03,Became Public Law No: 103-181.,Senate,"Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]",IA,D,H000206,5,Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Assistance Act of 1993 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase from 50 to 75 percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures the amount authorized to be contributed by the President when determined to be cost-effective while substantially reducing the damage or loss suffered in a major disaster; (2) increase the total Federal contributions authorized for damages from a major disaster to 15 percent of the estimated aggregate amounts of grants to be provided under such Act for such disaster; and (3) provide the terms and conditions under which the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency may provide property acquisition and relocation assistance in connection with flood damaged property. States that the purchase of any real property under a qualified buyout program (the federally assisted purchase of property damaged by the major Midwest flood of 1993) shall not constitute the making of Federal financial assistance available for the cost of a program resulting in the acquisition of real property or in an owner of real property being a displaced person within the meaning of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.,2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
103-hr-3485,103,hr,3485,An act to authorize appropriations for carrying out the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 for fiscal years 1995 and 1996.,Emergency Management,1993-11-10,1994-10-19,Became Public Law No: 103-374.,House,"Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]",VA,D,B000657,5,Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 through 1996. Requires the President to report to the Congress on an assessment of earthquake engineering research and testing capabilities in the United States.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-3445,103,hr,3445,Hazard Mitigation and Flood Damage Reduction Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-11-04,1993-11-16,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,House,"Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]",OH,D,A000214,18,Hazard Mitigation and Flood Damage Reduction Act of 1993 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase from 50 to 75 percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures the amount authorized to be contributed by the President when determined to be cost-effective while substantially reducing the damage or loss suffered in a major disaster.  Increases the total Federal contributions authorized for such measures to 15 percent of the estimated aggregate amounts of grants to be provided under such Act for such disaster. Authorizes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide property acquisition and relocation assistance as hazard mitigation measures for projects meeting specified requirements. Directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct studies:  (1) to assess national flood control and floodplain management policies; and (2) of the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri rivers and their tributaries to identify potential solutions to flooding problems and to recommend water resource projects that would result in economically and environmentally justified flood damage reduction measures.  Requires congressional reports after both studies. Authorizes Federal natural disaster emergency fund expenditures for implementation of nonstructural alternatives to the repair or restoration of flood control works if requested by the non-Federal sponsor. States that the purchase of any real property under a qualified buyout program (Government purchases of specified flood-damaged property) shall not constitute Federal assistance resulting in the acquisition of real property or in any owner of real property being a displaced person (for purposes of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970).,2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
103-hr-3397,103,hr,3397,Presidential FEMA Reform Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-10-28,1993-11-12,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.,House,"Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]",NJ,D,A000210,37,Presidential FEMA Reform Act of 1993 - Directs the President to establish a commission to review the Federal emergency management system and to report to him and the Congress on recommendations for improving the system.,2025-08-26T13:51:17Z,
103-hr-3399,103,hr,3399,Disaster Response and Recovery Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-10-28,1993-11-12,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.,House,"Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3]",PA,D,B000644,1,"Disaster Response and Recovery Act of 1993 - Amends The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Disaster Act) and other specified Federal law to establish a new framework for governing the Federal Government's and State and local governments' preparedness for, response to, and recovery from, major disasters, emergencies, and terrorist attacks and coordination among such entities (including private relief agencies) in responding to such events through a reorganization of operations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Sec.) Defines ""catastrophic disaster."" (Sec. 4) Transfers to the FEMA Director certain authority granted to the President under the Disaster Act, such as the authority to make grants to States for disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation, and assistance for individuals and families adversely affected by a major disaster. Imposes new duties on FEMA under the Disaster Act, such as:  (1) developing plans for providing Federal assistance, when requested, to affected States and establishing chains of command, Federal agency duties, and the relationship between them and those of the State and local governments and private relief agencies involved; (2) establishing respective systems for utilizing volunteers and managing donated goods in disasters and emergencies as well as disaster suport teams for use in areas where a major disaster or emergency is likely to be declared or has been declared; (3) issuing performance standards for ensuring State preparedness for major disasters and emergencies; (4) reviewing such State preparedness annually as well as the role of fire services in responding to such events; (5) inventorying resources available regionally to the Federal Government for post-disaster and -emergency use; and (6) ensuring that such regional inventories are made available to the Governor of each State in the region.  Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Defense to direct the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to review the role of the National Guard in responding to major disasters and emergencies and develop an interstate compact for the mutual use of National Guard assets across State borders during major disasters and emergencies. (Sec. 8) Repeals the limitation on the use of sliding scales. (Sec. 14) Requires that the Director of FEMA have appropriate experience in order to be appointed.  Redesignates FEMA Regional Director positions as career reserved positions.  Requires various specified positions to be subject to presidential appointment without Senate confirmation. (Sec. 15) Revises the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to abolish the Federal Civil Defense Adminstration and vest in FEMA the Federal Government's responsibility for the civil defense of the United States (which includes Federal disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities with respect to major and catastrophic disasters and emergencies).  Grants FEMA the authority to delegate civil defense responsibilities to the the appropriate Federal departments and agencies, and review and coordinate the civil defense activities of such entities with each other and with the activities of the States and neighboring countries.",2025-08-26T13:50:00Z,
103-hr-3295,103,hr,3295,Disaster Response and Recovery Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-10-15,1993-11-15,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3]",PA,D,B000644,0,"Disaster Response and Recovery Act of 1993 - Amends The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Disaster Act) and other specified Federal law to establish a new framework for governing the Federal Government's and State and local governments' preparedness for, response to, and recovery from, major disasters, emergencies, and terrorist attacks and coordination among such entities (including private relief agencies) in responding to such events through a reorganization of operations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Sec. 3) Defines ""catastrophic disaster."" (Sec. 4) Transfers to the FEMA Director certain authority granted to the President under the Disaster Act, such as the authority to make grants to States for disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation, and assistance for individuals and families adversely affected by a major disaster. Imposes new duties on FEMA under the Disaster Act, such as:  (1) developing plans for providing Federal assistance, when requested, to affected States and establishing chains of command, Federal agency duties, and the relationship between them and those of the State and local governments and private relief agencies involved; (2) establishing respective systems for utilizing volunteers and managing donated goods in disasters and emergencies as well as disaster support teams for use in areas where a major disaster or emergency is likely to be declared or has been declared; (3) issuing performance standards for ensuring State preparedness for major disasters and emergencies; (4) reviewing such State preparedness annually as well as the role of fire services in responding to such events; (5) inventorying resources available regionally to the Federal Government for post-disaster and -emergency use; and (6) ensuring that such regional inventories are made available to the Governor of each State in the region.  Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Defense to direct the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to review the role of the National Guard in responding to major disasters and emergencies and develop an interstate compact for the mutual use of National Guard assets across State borders during major disasters and emergencies. (Sec. 8) Repeals the limitation on the use of sliding scales. (Sec. 13) Authorizes FEMA to make disaster loans and allow Federal agencies to take any necessary actions to prepare to provide Federal assistance to State and local governments and disaster victims when events are determined to indicate that an emergency or major disaster is likely to be declared. (Sec. 15) Requires that the Director of FEMA have appropriate experience in order to be appointed.  Redesignates FEMA Regional Director positions as career reserved positions.  Requires various specified positions to be subject to presidential appointment without State confirmation. (Sec. 16) Revises the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to abolish the Federal Civil Defense Adminstration and vest in FEMA the Federal Government's responsibility for the civil defense of the United States (which includes Federal disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities with respect to major and catastrophic disasters and emergencies).  Grants FEMA the authority to delegate civil defense responsibilities to the appropriate Federal departments and agencies, and review and coordinate the civil defense activities of such entities with each other and with the activities of the States and neighboring countries.",2025-08-26T13:51:57Z,
103-hjres-272,103,hjres,272,"Designating October 29, 1993, as ""National Firefighters Day"".",Emergency Management,1993-09-30,1993-12-14,Became Public Law No: 103-187.,House,"Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]",MD,D,H000874,234,"Designates December 15, 1993, as National Firefighters Day.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
103-hr-3191,103,hr,3191,National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1993-09-30,1994-05-04,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]",MA,D,K000110,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Definitions      Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation      Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain           Management Programs      Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood Risks      Title V:  Flood Insurance Task Force      Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 - Title I: Definitions - Defines specified terms under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to:  (1) prohibit any lending institution from making, increasing, extending, or renewing any loan for real estate in a special flood hazards area unless such real estate is covered by flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Act; and (2) ensure that loans purchased by the Government National Mortgage Association securing real estate in such hazard areas are appropriately covered by flood insurance.  Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to implement procedures to achieve those results.  Prohibits any other Federal agency lender from making such a loan for appropriate real estate not covered by such flood insurance. (Sec. 203) Requires residential real estate lenders to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts. Requires lenders or loan servicers to notify borrowers of special flood hazards and of the need to purchase and maintain flood insurance.  Requires such entities, after 60 days' notice, to purchase such insurance on behalf of the borrower and charge the borrower for premium costs.  Provides for review of special hazards determinations by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Imposes civil penalties upon lenders who fail to require flood insurance or to provide appropriate borrower notification of the need for such insurance.  Requires the transferor of a loan to notify the transferee of a determination that the real estate that is the basis of such loan is in a special flood hazards area.  Provides exceptions.  Requires similar notification on loans transferred by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), and the National Credit Union Administration. Allows lenders to charge to borrowers a reasonable fee for determining the applicability of flood insurance purchase requirements.  Requires the Director to develop a standard flood hazard determination form for use in connection with loans for residential properties located in an area of special flood hazards and in which flood insurance is available. (Sec. 210) Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal Credit Union Act to require regulated lending institutions to conduct examinations and report to the Congress with respect to compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. Amends the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 to require the FEMA Director to annually determine whether enterprises under such Act are in compliance with requirements of the national flood insurance program. Requires a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac flood insurance procedures compliance report from the Comptroller General. (Sec. 211) Amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council Act of 1978 to direct the Financial Examinations Council to coordinate with Federal entities for lending regulation and the HUD Secretary to develop uniform lender standards. Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain Management Programs - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to provide for a community rating system and premium rate incentives for community floodplain management.  Provides program funding. Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood Risks - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to terminate:  (1) the insured flooded property purchase or loan program; and (2) the schedule for payment of flood insurance for structures on land subject to imminent collapse or subsidence.  Repeals findings of such Act regarding erosion and undermining of shorelines by waves or currents. (Sec. 403) Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to require the FEMA Director to provide financial assistance to States, communities, and individuals from the National Flood Mitigation Fund established under this Act, for planning and carrying out flood mitigation activities.  Establishes in the Treasury the National Flood Mitigation Fund for providing such assistance.  Requires the Director to:  (1) establish in the Treasury a National Flood Insurance Fund which shall be separate from any other accounts or funds available to the Director; and (2) assess an insurance premium mitigation surcharge to cover the flood mitigation coverage expenses. (Sec. 408) Requires the Director to conduct a study (and make a report) to determine the feasibility of providing mitigation insurance for increasing repair and reconstruction costs of repeatedly and severely flood damaged insured buildings. Title V:  Flood Insurance Task Force - Establishes a two-year interagency Flood Insurance Task Force to:  (1) develop standardized flood insurance enforcement procedures; (2) study Federal agency and secondary mortgage market assistance with respect to such enforcement; and (3) study the possibility of existing Federal and corporate flood insurance programs as models for new programs. Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to:  (1) extend the flood insurance program for one year; (2) limit to ten percent the total annual increase in the rate of flood insurance; (3) increase flood insurance coverage amounts for nonresidential, single family, and multifamily structures; (4) permit flood insurance private sector participation; and (5) require an assessment (and revision if necessary) of flood insurance maps at least every five years. (Sec. 606) Establishes the Technical Mapping Advisory Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Director on how to improve in a cost-effective manner the accuracy, general quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood insurance rate maps; (2) recommend to the Director mapping standards and guidelines for such maps; and (3) submit an annual report. (Sec. 607) Requires the Director to submit a report to the Congress evaluating erosion hazards, determining the economic impact of erosion hazards, and assessing the costs and benefits of mapping erosion hazard areas. (Sec. 608) Requires the Director to conduct and report to the Congress on a study:  (1) of the economic effects of charging actuarially-based premium rates for the pre-FIRM structures (structures not constructed or substantially improved after the later of December 31, 1974, or the date of the initial rate map published by the Director); and (2) to determine the appropriateness of existing requirements regarding effective dates and time of coverage under flood insurance contracts obtained through the national flood insurance program.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
103-hr-3185,103,hr,3185,Flood Insurance Reform and Relief Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-09-29,1993-10-18,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Talent, Jim [R-MO-2]",MO,R,T000024,0,"Flood Insurance Reform and Relief Act of 1993 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to:  (1) limit structural elevation requirements (requiring structures in flood zones to be elevated above the normal flood level) to those structures sustaining damage for which the repair costs would equal or exceed 75 percent of their original value; (2) raise to specified amounts the maximum flood insurance that may be carried under the national flood insurance program for residential and nonresidential properties and contents; (3) eliminate a current ceiling on required minimum coverage amounts; and (4) provide for the effective date of new contracts for flood insurance coverage entered into on or after July 15, 1993.",2025-08-26T13:50:33Z,
103-s-1502,103,s,1502,"A bill to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a FEMA region for the Pacific, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1993-09-29,1993-09-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,A000069,0,Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a FEMA region for Hawaii and specified U.S. possessions in the Pacific.,2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
103-s-1486,103,s,1486,Comprehensive Cost Effective Relocation Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-09-22,1993-09-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]",IA,D,H000206,5,"Comprehensive Cost Effective Relocation Act of 1993 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase from 50 to 75 percent of the total cost the Federal share of cost-effective hazards mitigation measures taken in an area affected by a major disaster; and (2) increase from ten to 15 percent of the estimated aggregate amounts of major disaster grants made under the Act the total of contributions made for hazard mitigation measures. Authorizes the President, in providing hazard mitigation assistance under the Act for areas affected by flooding in the Midwest beginning on April 13, 1993, to contribute 90 percent of the cost of relocation projects which meet specified requirements.  Provides relocation project funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.",2025-08-26T13:49:37Z,
103-s-1452,103,s,1452,Flood-Affected States Assistance Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-09-14,1993-09-14,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]",IA,R,G000386,0,Flood-Affected States Assistance Act of 1993 - Provides for an enhanced Federal medical assistance match for services furnished under Medicaid (title XIX of the Social Security Act (SSA)) to individuals residing in major disaster areas resulting from the widespread flooding in the Midwest in 1993 (Midwest flood areas). Disregards certain donated items and temporary financial assistance when determining eligibility for benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) (SSA title IV part A) and Medicaid programs. Provides for a greater Federal share of grants to individuals and families residing in Midwest flood areas.  Waives certain administrative costs involved in such grants. Extends the submission deadline for certain AFDC and JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program) (SSA title IV part F) program reports. Suspends temporarily certain State quality control functions. Deems States in Midwest flood areas to be in compliance with requirements under SSA title IV part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) relating to child support data processing and information retrieval systems. Provides for an enhanced Federal match for:  (1) individuals in Midwest flood areas who are newly eligible for Medicaid or certain State welfare programs; (2) the transitional housing special needs of such individuals under AFDC; (3) emergency assistance furnished to families in Midwest flood areas with children; (4) JOBS program participants in Midwest flood areas; and (5) certain optional Medicaid services furnished to individuals in Midwest flood areas. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for a permanent enhanced Federal match under the individual and family grant program for States frequently declared to be disaster areas.,2025-08-26T13:49:30Z,
103-hr-2974,103,hr,2974,Disaster Relief Trust Fund Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-08-06,1994-07-29,Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.,House,"Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2]",MN,D,M000795,0,"Disaster Relief Trust Fund Act of 1993 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish the Disaster Relief Trust Fund to make expenditures for Federal disaster relief programs.  Authorizes the transfer of amounts from such Trust Fund to make certain repayments and credits with respect to nontaxable uses of fuel. Increases the rate of the excise tax on gasoline, diesel and special fuels, and aviation fuels through the establishment of the Disaster Relief Trust Fund financing rate applicable to such fuels. Transfers such taxes to the Trust Fund. Establishes a disaster relief surtax for corporate and noncorporate taxpayers.  Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to estimate such tax so as to provide the Trust Fund with a specific amount of revenue. Provides for the transfer of surplus crop loss assistance and surplus price support funds to the Trust Fund. Suspends the imposition of taxes and the transfers required under this Act when the Secretary determines that the Trust Fund is adequately funded. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to report to the Congress on insurance programs which provide coverage for losses due to disasters of the types that have been the subject of presidential disaster declarations in the last 25 years.",2025-08-26T13:50:31Z,
103-hr-3012,103,hr,3012,Comprehensive Cost Effective Relocation Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-08-06,1993-11-03,For Further Action See H.R.3445.,House,"Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]",MO,D,V000112,12,"Comprehensive Cost Effective Relocation Act of 1993 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase from 50 to 75 percent of the total cost the Federal share of cost-effective hazards mitigation measures taken in an area affected by a major disaster; and (2) increase from ten to 15 percent of the estimated aggregate amounts of major disaster grants made under the Act the total of contributions made for hazard mitigation measures. Authorizes the President, in providing hazard mitigation assistance under the Act for areas affected by flooding in the Midwest beginning on April 13, 1993, to contribute 90 percent of the cost of relocation projects which meet specified requirements.  Provides relocation project funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.",2025-08-26T13:51:18Z,
103-s-1405,103,s,1405,National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-08-06,1993-09-15,Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-422.,Senate,"Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000148,3,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Definitions      Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation      Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain           Management Programs      Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Risks      Title V:  Flood Insurance Task Force           Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1993 - Title I: Definitions - Defines specified terms under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to expand flood insurance purchase requirements for borrowers securing loans through the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and Federal agency mortgage lenders. Requires residential real estate lenders to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts.  Requires Federal lenders and regulated lending institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions) to notify borrowers of special flood hazards and of the need to purchase and maintain flood insurance.  Requires such entities, after 60 days' notice, to purchase such insurance on behalf of the borrower and charge the borrower for premium costs. Provides for review of special hazards determinations by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Requires the Director to develop a standard flood hazard determination form for use in connection with loans for residential properties located in an area of special flood hazards and in which flood insurance is available. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal Credit Union Act to require regulated lending institutions to conduct examinations and report to the Congress with respect to compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program.  Provides penalties for lenders who fail to require flood insurance, maintain escrow accounts, or provide appropriate borrower notification with respect to the need for flood insurance. Amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council Act of 1978 to direct the Financial Examinations Council to coordinate with Federal entities for lending regulation to develop uniform lender standards. Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain Management Programs - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for a community rating system and premium rate incentives for community floodplain management.  Provides program funding. Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Risks - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to require the FEMA Director to coordinate all flood and erosion mitigation activities under the Federal Insurance Administrator.  Provides funding for such activities. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the FEMA Director to develop and implement a State and community flood and erosion mitigation financial assistance program for structures insured under such Act.  Requires such activities to be technically feasible and cost-effective.  Provides assistance limitations.  Repeals (with a transition period) the current program for the purchase of certain insured properties, as well as the current program for the demolition or relocation of threatened structures.  Limits flood insurance availability for properties in erosion hazard areas.  Requires the FEMA Director to: (1) conduct a riverine erosion study; and (2) coordinate coastal zone management programs with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and with the States. Title V:  Flood Insurance Task Force - Establishes a two-year interagency Flood Insurance Task Force to:  (1) develop standardized flood insurance enforcement procedures; (2) study Federal agency and secondary mortgage market assistance with respect to such enforcement; and (3) study the possibility of existing Federal and corporate flood insurance programs as models for new programs. Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1978 to:  (1) increase flood insurance coverage amounts for nonresidential, single family, and multifamily structures; (2) allow additional coverage for compliance with land use and control measures; (3) permit flood insurance private sector participation; and (4) require an assessment (and revision if necessary) of flood insurance maps (with identification of erosion hazard areas) at least every five years.  Establishes the Technical Mapping Advisory Council to undertake certain activities with respect to the preparation, dissemination, and use of flood insurance rate maps.  Provides additional funding for the preparation of such maps.",2025-08-26T13:52:35Z,
103-sjres-123,103,sjres,123,"A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 6, 1994, as ""National Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week"".",Emergency Management,1993-08-06,1993-08-06,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL]",AL,D,S000320,16,"Designates the week beginning November 6, 1994, as National Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
103-hr-2873,103,hr,2873,Natural Disaster Protection Partnership Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1993-08-04,1994-10-07,"Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-848, Part I.",House,"Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15]",CA,D,M000794,162,"Natural Disaster Protection Partnership Act of 1994 - Amends the Robert T.  Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act) to add a new title VII concerning disaster mitigation.  Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish and carry out natural disaster hazard mitigation (mitigation) programs that support natural disaster research, technology, and education. Gives the effect of law to a specified executive order relating to earthquake design and construction standards for federally leased, assisted, or regulated buildings. Requires the Director to report to the Congress on any additional sanctions or other measures deemed necessary to assure that policyholders purchase Federal flood insurance pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Act.  Requires the Director to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a feasibility study of establishing national minimum building construction standards for residential and commercial building construction. Requires the study to be transmitted to the Congress.  Requires another NAS study (as well as transmission to the Congress) for establishing standards for the training and licensing of home inspectors and for using such inspections as a means of promoting mitigation for residential property.  Requires the Director and other relevant Federal agencies to conduct a study of the feasibility of expanding the catastrophic insurance coverage of the Act to include commercial losses. Requires the Director to define which States should be classified as earthquake-prone for purposes of the Act. Requires each State to either:  (1) adopt multihazard building and safety codes for all new and substantially modified building construction in that State; or (2) certify that the State's local communities have adopted and are enforcing building codes which meet or exceed the appropriate minimum mitigation requirements of that State.  Requires each State designated as flood-prone to either adopt relevant flood protection standards or certify that its flood-prone local communities are in compliance with appropriate State flood protection standards.  Requires each State to either develop a multihazard mitigation plan or designate an existing plan which includes specified compliance and response requirements.  Outlines provisions concerning State compliance with the establishment, adoption, and implementation of appropriate mitigation plans.  Provides penalties for noncompliance. Requires funds from a Mitigation Account (established under this Act) to be allocated by the Director to States which comply with all mitigation requirements under this Act.  Provides an allocation formula.  Requires such funds to be used to support mitigation activities, especially those necessary to bring a State into compliance with building and safety code requirements enumerated under this Act.  Requires audits of fund uses. Encourages each private insurer that participates in the Natural Disaster Protection Fund (established under this Act) to take mitigation measures into account in setting rates and deductibles for its property insurance. Prohibits any federally related mortgage loan secured by residential property located in an earthquake-prone State from being made, increased, extended, or renewed unless the property securing the loan is covered by an insurance policy covering earthquake and volcanic eruption perils. Provides an escrow requirement with respect to insurance premiums for such coverage.  Requires all private insurers electing to participate in the Natural Disaster Protection Corporation (established under this Act) to provide earthquake and volcanic eruption coverage to all of their residential property policyholders in conjunction with their standard residential property insurance contracts.  Requires private insurers electing not to participate in the Corporation to notify their policyholders of such nonparticipation and of the absence of such coverage.  Requires private insurers which exclude coverage for physical damage caused by flooding to include in the contract a specified warning statement to that effect (or an appropriate alternative warning statement). Establishes the Natural Disaster Protection Corporation as a private corporation to provide catastrophic insurance coverage for natural disasters.  Allows private insurers as well as State insurance pools to participate in the Corporation.  Outlines provisions concerning Corporation:  (1) structure and operations; (2) scope of coverage and included hazards; (3) establishment of appropriate rates (with appropriate consideration of adopted mitigation measures) and receipt and deposit of premium payments into an appropriate reserve account; (4) insurance terms and conditions; and (5) use of funds from other accounts and funds to pay for losses in excess of reserve account funds (requiring repayment of funds borrowed from such accounts or funds). Establishes an independent Natural Disaster Insurance Rate-Making Commission to certify whether rates established by the Corporation are actuarially sound.  Prohibits the authorization or appropriation of Federal funds for Corporation activities. Requires the Comptroller General to audit Corporation and Commission activities and to report to the Congress on audit results. Establishes in the Treasury the Natural Disaster Protection Fund. Establishes within the Fund a separate Private Loss Account, Public Loss Account, and Mitigation Account.  Provides for appropriate transfers and credits to such Accounts.  Authorizes appropriations to the Accounts. Requires the Private Loss Account to make up any shortfalls in the reserve account of the Corporation.  Requires the Public Loss Account to provide grants to States for the repair or restoration of critical facilities and lifelines and public facilities damaged or destroyed by natural disasters and for pre-natural disaster mitigation.  Requires the Mitigation Account to provide funds to States for appropriate mitigation activities.",2024-02-07T16:02:17Z,
103-s-1350,103,s,1350,Natural Disaster Protection Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-08-04,1994-05-26,Committee on Commerce. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,22,"Natural Disaster Protection Act of 1993 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to:  (1) identify States that are prone to damages from hurricanes, windstorms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves, and flooding (natural disasters); and (2) designate the appropriate States as hurricane-prone, windstorm-prone, earthquake-prone, volcanic eruption-prone, or flood-prone.  Requires the Governor of each State designated as hurricane-, windstorm-, or earthquake-prone to:  (1) adopt the relevant natural disaster hazard mitigation portions of the newest building codes for such State for all new and substantially modified building construction in such State; and (2) certify that the local communities have adopted and are enforcing appropriate hazard mitigation building codes.  Provides similar procedures for States designated as flood-prone. Requires each State designated as disaster-prone to develop a hazard mitigation plan with accompanying schedules for improving the State's ability to reduce the hazards of future natural disasters. Requires each State designated as disaster-prone to submit a completed plan to the Director within two years of such designation.  Outlines State compliance procedures, and imposes penalties upon States and local communities for hazard mitigation plan noncompliance. Requires the Director to develop programs to carry out specified multihazard mitigation and emergency initiatives, especially as such initiatives relate to modern building codes, hazard mitigation technology, and emergency response operations. Establishes the Self-Sustaining Mitigation Fund for Federal and State support of hazard mitigation and emergency management activities, with amounts provided by the Director to each disaster-prone State for appropriate purposes. Establishes the Natural Disaster Mitigation and Planning Advisory Committee as an independent advisory committee to advise the Director on hazard mitigation and disaster planning, and to review hazard mitigation regulations issued by the Director. Requires the Director to establish and carry out a national multihazard insurance program (the Primary Insurance Program) to provide insurance against real or personal property loss in any State resulting from an earthquake or volcanic eruption.  Requires the Director to evaluate the feasibility of including flood as a covered peril under the Primary Insurance Program.  Requires an evaluation report.  Outlines specified procedures for increased participation in the Federal flood insurance program under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, with a required report. Outlines further provisions with respect to the Primary Insurance Program, including program scope (initially limited to residential housing), terms and limitations, covered hazards, and insurance actuarial rates.  Establishes in the Treasury the Primary Insurance Program Fund to carry out such Program. Provides for Fund uses, investments, and disbursements, authorizing the Director, when necessary, to borrow from the Treasury for Fund purposes.  Requires the Director, in carrying out the Program, to provide certain insurance mitigation incentives, including the charging of lower premiums for residential property located in disaster-prone States. Requires the Director to make available to eligible entities excess reinsurance coverage for any direct and indirect losses that arise from a hurricane, earthquake, volcanic eruption, or tsunami (tidal wave). Outlines provisions concerning eligible entities and reinsurance coverage terms, limitations, and obligations, including the covered lines of insurance. Requires the establishment of actuarially sound rates for such coverage.  Establishes in the Treasury the Reinsurance Fund for implementation of such reinsurance coverage. Requires the Director to develop a plan of operation to ensure the fair, reasonable, and equitable administration of the Primary Insurance Prograrm Fund, the Reinsurance Fund, and other activities outlined in this Act.  Establishes the Federal Insurance and Reinsurance Advisory Committee as an independent committee and requires the plan to be submitted to such Committee for review and recommendations.  Requires a Committee report.",2025-08-26T13:49:15Z,
103-hr-2711,103,hr,2711,"To permit a State to provide disaster relief using amounts available to the State for a program or project if such amounts were specifically appropriated or otherwise made available to the State by a Federal statute, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1993-07-22,1993-08-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.,House,"Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]",IL,R,M001138,0,Permits any State which is eligible to receive disaster relief under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to supplement such relief using amounts available for a program if such amounts were specifically made available to the State by a Federal statute and are used for purposes related to the program.,2024-02-07T16:02:17Z,
103-hr-2692,103,hr,2692,Federal Emergency Response Improvement Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-07-21,1993-08-02,"Executive Comment Requested from DOD, FEMA.",House,"Rep. Peterson, Douglas (Pete) [D-FL-2]",FL,D,P000259,3,"Federal Emergency Response Improvement Act of 1993 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that:  (1) the Federal Government should give immediate attention to developing a broad risk-based strategy for improving Federal readiness and response to major disasters; (2) the all hazards approach is the best way to prepare the United States for all threats; (3) the American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations make valuable contributions in responding to disasters; and (4) State and local responses to disasters and emergencies must be strengthened and maintained. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require:  (1) the President or his designee to conduct and complete an inventory of critical resources related to emergency assistance that are available to the Government; (2) the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a certification program to encourage States to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters; and (3) the President to establish systems for the use of volunteers and management of donated goods during disasters. Directs the President to establish a Domestic Crisis Monitoring Unit, headed by a member of the National Security Council, to:  (1) monitor potential disasters and emergencies; (2) notify the President and Federal agencies of impending disasters and emergencies when it deems necessary; and (3) ensure effective, rapid, and immediate Federal agency response to disasters. Provides for the establishment of disaster strike teams. Mandates restructuring of FEMA in order to implement an all hazards approach to disaster management and use defense-related resources for disasters.",2025-08-26T13:49:49Z,
103-hjres-231,103,hjres,231,"To designate the week of November 6, 1994 as ""National Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week"".",Emergency Management,1993-07-15,1993-07-20,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1819-1820),House,"Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6]",NC,R,C000556,42,"Designates the week of November 6, 1994, as National Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
103-hr-2548,103,hr,2548,Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-06-29,1993-07-13,Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.,House,"Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20]",FL,D,D000275,0,"Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1993 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that:  (1) the Federal Government should give immediate attention to developing a broad risk-based strategy for improving Federal readiness and response to major disasters; (2) the all hazards approach is the best way to prepare the United States for all threats; (3) all reasonable actions should be taken to mitigate the effects of disasters; (4) the American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations make valuable contributions in responding to disasters; (5) State and local responses to disasters and emergencies must be strengthened and maintained; (6) private nonprofit organizations are important in disaster relief operations and essential for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts; and (7) hazard mitigation is important in disaster preparedness and recovery. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and other specified Federal law to establish a new framework for governing Federal, State, and local government and private relief agency preparedness for and response to major disasters and emergencies through such measures as:  (1) requiring respective plans by the President and Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for providing Federal assistance, when requested, to affected States and establishing chains of command, Federal agency duties, and the relationship between them and those of the State and local governments and private relief agencies involved; (2) transferring the National Disaster Medical System to FEMA; (3) requiring review of the National Guard's role in responding to such events; and (4) requiring FEMA to inventory Federal disaster resources and establish systems for the use of volunteers and management of donated goods during disasters, a State grant program for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, a university-based center for disaster research, and volunteer disaster medical and strike teams.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the President to establish a Domestic Crisis Monitoring Unit, headed by the Vice President, to:  (1) monitor potential disasters and emergencies; (2) notify the President and Federal agencies of impending disasters and emergencies as soon as practicable; and (3) ensure effective, coordinated, and rapid Federal agency response immediately afterwards. Mandates restructuring of FEMA in order to implement an all hazards approach to disaster management, use defense-related resources for disasters, redefine the relationship between FEMA headquarters and regional offices, and relocate regional offices in high risk areas. Redesignates various specified political appointee positions in FEMA as career reserved positions. Creates the National Academy for Fire and All Hazards Training out of the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control and Emergency Management Institute, which are abolished. Repeals the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950.",2025-08-26T13:50:21Z,
103-s-995,103,s,995,Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-05-20,1993-09-22,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12238),Senate,"Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]",MD,D,M000702,10,"Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1993 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that:  (1) the Federal Government should give immediate attention to developing a broad risk-based strategy for improving Federal readiness and response to major disasters; (2) the all hazards approach is the best way to prepare the United States for all threats; (3) all reasonable actions should be taken to mitigate the effects of disasters; (4) the American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations make valuable contributions in responding to disasters; (5) State and local responses to disasters and emergencies must be strengthened and maintained; (6) private nonprofit organizations are important in disaster relief operations and essential for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts; and (7) hazard mitigation is important in disaster preparedness and recovery. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and other specified Federal law to establish a new framework for governing Federal, State, and local government and private relief agency preparedness for and response to major disasters and emergencies through such measures as:  (1) requiring respective plans by the President and Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for providing Federal assistance, when requested, to affected States and establishing chains of command, Federal agency duties, and the relationship between them and those of the State and local governments and private relief agencies involved; (2) transferring the National Disaster Medical System to FEMA; (3) requiring review of the National Guard's role in responding to such events; and (4) requiring FEMA to inventory Federal disaster resources and establish systems for the use of volunteers and management of donated goods during disasters, a State grant program for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, a university-based center for disaster research, and volunteer disaster medical and strike teams.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the President to establish a Domestic Crisis Monitoring Unit, headed by the Vice President, to:  (1) monitor potential disasters and emergencies; (2) notify the President and Federal agencies of impending disasters and emergencies as soon as practicable; and (3) ensure effective, coordinated, and rapid Federal agency response immediately afterwards. Mandates restructuring of FEMA in order to implement an all hazards approach to disaster management, use defense-related resources for disasters, redefine the relationship between FEMA headquarters and regional offices, and relocate regional offices in high risk areas. Redesignates various specified political appointee positions in FEMA as career reserved positions. Creates the National Academy for Fire and All Hazards Training out of the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control and Emergency Management Institute, which are abolished.  Authorizes appropriations. Repeals the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950.",2025-08-26T13:50:15Z,
103-hr-1727,103,hr,1727,Arson Prevention Act of 1994,Emergency Management,1993-04-20,1994-05-19,Became Public Law No: 103-254.,House,"Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]",VA,D,B000657,23,"Arson Prevention Act of 1994 - Amends the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, acting through the Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control, to carry out a demonstration program under which not more than ten grant awards shall be made to States or consortia of States (States) for programs relating to arson research, prevention, and control. Directs the Administrator, in carrying out such provision, to award two-year grants on a competitive, merit basis to States for projects that promote one or more of specified goals, including:  (1) improving the training by States leading to professional certification of arson investigators; (2) providing resources for the formation of arson task forces or interagency organizational arrangements involving the police and fire departments and other relevant local agencies; (3) combating fraud as a cause of arson and advancing research at the State and local levels on the significance and prevention of fraud as a motive for setting fires; (4) combating juvenile arson, drug-related arson, and domestic violence as a cause of arson; and (5) improving the capability of firefighters to identify and combat arson through expanded training programs. Sets forth provisions regarding:  (1) the structuring of applications; (2) State qualification criteria; (3) the extension of grants; (4) technical assistance; (5) consultation and cooperation with other Federal agencies; (6) assessment; and (7) the purchase of American made equipment and products by grant recipients. (Sec. 4) Includes within a provision requiring the Administrator to provide training and instructional materials in skills and knowledge necessary to assist Federal, State, and local fire service and law enforcement personnel in arson prevention, detection, and control, a requirement that particular emphasis be placed on the needs of volunteer firefighters for improved and more widely available arson training courses. (Sec. 5) Prohibits making certain funds available to a State or local government under the Act unless such government has a policy to actively promote the training of its firefighters in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (Sec. 6) Exempts Federal employee housing that does not have an adequate and reliable electrical system from the requirement for protection by hard-wired (but requires battery operated) smoke detectors. (Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations, including appropriations for basic research on the development of an advanced course on arson prevention and for the expansion of arson investigator training programs at the National Fire Academy and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or through regional delivery sites. (Sec. 8) Prohibits any funds from being authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year after FY 1996 for carrying out the programs for which funds are authorized by this Act or the amendments made by this Act.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-s-798,103,s,798,Arson Prevention Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-04-20,1994-05-24,See also H.R. 1727.,Senate,"Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]",NV,D,B000993,7,"Arson Prevention Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, through the Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control, to carry out a demonstration program to provide two-year grants to States for programs relating to arson research, prevention, and control. Sets forth State funding requirements and provides for additional renewal periods for such grants. Authorizes appropriations, including appropriations for the expansion of arson investigator training programs at the National Fire Academy and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or through regional delivery sites.",2025-08-26T13:50:22Z,
103-hr-1302,103,hr,1302,Hurricane Hazard Reduction Act,Emergency Management,1993-03-10,1993-04-01,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]",FL,R,S000303,10,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Participation by States in Adoption of Hazard           Reduction of Measures      Title II:  National Hurricane Insurance Program      Title III:  National Hurricane Excess Loss Reinsurance Hurricane Hazard Reduction Act - Title I:  Participation by States in Adoption of Hazard Reduction Measures - (Secs. 101 and 102) Directs the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (the Director) to:  (1) identify and publish in the Federal Register those States and areas exposed to significant hurricane hazards; (2) develop comprehensive loss-reduction criteria and accompanying regulations for State and local land use ordinances and building codes; and (3) provide technical assistance to governmental entities to implement such loss-reduction measures. (Sec.  103) Establishes the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Advisory Committee (the Committee) to review the loss reduction criteria and advise the Director accordingly. (Sec. 104) Mandates that:  (1) a percentage of hurricane insurance premiums collected under the Primary Insurance Program (established by this Act) be deposited annually in a separate Self-Sustaining Mitigation Fund (the Fund); (2) the Fund be used to support designated hurricane hazard reduction activities; and (3) the Director provide assistance to a hurricane education program. (Sec. 106) Prohibits making any federally related mortgage loan secured by residential property located in a hurricane zone unless the property securing the loan has hurricane insurance. (Sec. 107) Requires Federal regulatory agencies to prohibit the lending institutions under their purview from participating in federally related mortgage loans secured by improved real estate or a mobile home located in a hurricane-prone State if neither the State nor the property is in compliance with this Act.  Title II:  National Hurricane Insurance Program - (Secs. 201-203) Requires the Director to:  (1) establish a national hurricane insurance program for residential properties and additional properties if so indicated by further studies); and (2) establish insurability criteria for residential property.  (Secs. 204 and 205) Authorizes the Director to prescribe actuarial premium rates for residential property insurance coverage.  Directs the Director, based upon such rates, to prescribe chargeable premium rates for hurricane coverage. (Sec. 207) Establishes the Hurricane Insurance and Reinsurance Advisory Committee to:  (1) review the Director's draft plan of operation for the national hurricane insurance program; and (2) submit to the Director and the Congress biannual evaluations of the Primary Insurance Program and the Reinsurance Program established by this Act. (Sec. 208) Establishes the Residential Property Insurance Fund to implement the Primary Insurance Program and to reimburse private insurers providing hurricane coverage. (Sec. 209) Authorizes the Director to borrow from the Treasury if the Insurance Fund cannot pay claims and expenses. Title III:  National Hurricane Excess Loss Reinsurance Program - (Secs. 301-303) Requires the Director to:  (1) establish a national hurricane excess loss insurance program to provide reinsurance coverage to private insurers and reinsurers for hurricane-related losses that would otherwise be ineligible for coverage under this Act; (2) provide excess loss reinsurance coverage for designated lines of insurance; and (3) establish rates for excess loss reinsurance coverage. (Sec. 305) Establishes the Reinsurance Fund to implement the Reinsurance program.  Authorizes the Director to borrow from the Treasury if the Fund cannot pay claims and expenses.",2025-08-26T13:48:50Z,
103-sjres-56,103,sjres,56,"A joint resolution to designate the week beginning April 12, 1993, as ""National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week"".",Emergency Management,1993-03-03,1994-03-24,Became Public Law No: 103-221.,Senate,"Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]",DE,D,B000444,25,"Designates the week beginning April 11, 1994, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
103-hr-983,103,hr,983,To amend The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide disaster assistance for costs of operation of a transit system during a major disaster.,Emergency Management,1993-02-18,1993-03-04,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.,House,"Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3]",IL,D,L000342,5,Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to make contributions to a State or local government for lost revenue due to its inability to operate a transit system as a result of a major disaster.  Authorizes the President to make loans to local governments suffering losses associated with the operation of such systems as a result of a major disaster.,2025-01-02T17:23:22Z,
103-hr-990,103,hr,990,"To provide that the Secretary of Commerce shall not set minimum or maximum amounts on grants made for the purpose of providing financial assistance to States whose tourism promotion needs have increased due to Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Iniki, or other disasters.",Emergency Management,1993-02-18,1993-03-01,Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.,House,"Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]",HI,D,M000797,0,"Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce, in providing grants to cover the costs of tourism promotion needs arising from Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Iniki, or other disasters, from establishing or enforcing maximum or minimum dollar amounts of assistance to be made available to an individual or to a State.",2025-01-02T17:23:17Z,
103-hr-935,103,hr,935,"Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, and Hurricane Hazards Insurance Act of 1993",Emergency Management,1993-02-17,1993-03-03,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]",HI,D,M000797,21,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Participation by States in Adoption of Hazard           Reduction Measures      Title II:  Primary Insurance Program      Title III:  National Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, and           Hurricane Excess Loss Reinsurance Program Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, and Hurricane Hazards Insurance Act of 1993 - Title I:  Participation by States in Adoption of Hazard Reduction Measures - Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Director of FEMA) to identify earthquake-prone, volcanic eruption-prone, and hurricane-prone States and areas. Establishes the Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, and Hurricane Loss Mitigation Advisory Committee. Requires development of loss-reduction criteria for State and local land use and management ordinances, building codes, and other measures. Requires that a percentage of the annual hurricane, earthquake, and volcanic eruption insurance and excess reinsurance premiums collected under the Primary Insurance program be deposited in a Self-Sustaining Mitigation Fund to support specified hazard reduction activities. Provides State assistance for development and implementation of mitigation plans. Prohibits making, increasing, extending, or renewing any federally-related mortgage loan secured by:  (1) residential property in an earthquake-prone, volcanic eruption-prone, or hurricane-prone State unless the property is covered by earthquake and volcanic eruption insurance coverage under this Act or equivalent private insurance; or (2) improved real estate or a mobile home located in an earthquake-prone or volcanic eruption-prone State if the State is not in compliance with the loss-reduction criteria of this Act and the property does not meet minimum mitigation criteria. Title II:  Primary Insurance Program - Requires the Director of FEMA to establish a Primary Insurance Program to provide national coverage for residential property (and related personal property) losses in earthquake-prone, volcanic eruption-prone, or hurricane-prone States. Establishes:  (1) the Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, and Hurricane Insurance and Reinsurance Advisory Committee; and (2) the Residential Property Insurance Fund in the Treasury. Title III:  National Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, and Hurricane Excess Loss Reinsurance Program - Requires the Director of FEMA to make reinsurance and excess reinsurance available to private insurers participating in the Program and their reinsurers.  Provides for the excess reinsurance liability of the insurance industry and the Federal Government. Establishes in the Treasury the Reinsurance Fund to carry out the excess loss reinsurance program. Requires the Director of FEMA, to the extent that the Reinsurance Fund is insufficient to pay claims and expenses, to issue to the Secretary of the Treasury obligations to cover the insufficiency.",2025-08-26T13:52:24Z,
103-hr-764,103,hr,764,Windstorm Hazard Reduction Plan Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-02-03,1993-02-16,Executive Comment Requested from FEMA.,House,"Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]",VI,D,D000209,16,Windstorm Hazard Reduction Plan Act of 1993 - Directs the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to:  (1) develop a plan for establishing and carrying out a national windstorm insurance program; and (2) submit it along with other specified information to specified congressional committees.,2025-08-26T13:48:50Z,
103-s-142,103,s,142,"A bill to provide that the Secretary of Commerce shall not set minimum or maximum amounts on grants made for the purpose of providing financial assistance to States whose tourism promotion needs have increased due to Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Iniki, or other disasters.",Emergency Management,1993-01-21,1993-01-21,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,1,"Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce, in providing grants to cover the costs of tourism promotion needs arising from Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Iniki, or other disasters, from establishing or enforcing maximum or minimum dollar amounts of assistance to be made available to an individual or to a State.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-156,103,hr,156,Flood Elevation Reimbursement Act of 1993,Emergency Management,1993-01-05,1993-01-14,Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.,House,"Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20]",FL,D,D000275,14,"Flood Elevation Reimbursement Act of 1993 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide coverage of elevation costs for certain flood-damaged structures under the national flood insurance program, including retroactive payments.",2025-08-26T13:49:43Z,
103-hr-62,103,hr,62,"National Flood Insurance Compliance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1993",Emergency Management,1993-01-05,1993-06-09,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3347),House,"Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]",NE,R,B000403,4,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Definitions      Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation      Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain           Management Programs      Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Risks      Title V:  Flood Insurance Task Force      Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Flood Insurance, Compliance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1993 - Title I:  Definitions - Defines specified terms under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Title II:  Compliance and Increased Participation - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to expand flood insurance purchase requirements. Requires residential real estate lenders to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts. Imposes a fine for lenders failing to require flood insurance. Requires the seller-transferor of a residential-secured loan in a flood hazard area to so notify the purchaser-transferee unless a flood hazard determination has been made within the previous five years. Revises flood insurance notice requirements. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the development of a standard hazard determination form. Title III:  Ratings and Incentives for Community Floodplain Management Programs - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for a community rating system and incentives for community floodplain management.  Provides program funding. Title IV:  Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Risks - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to repeal (subject to specified transition periods):  (1) the flooded property purchase and loan program; and (2) the erosion-threatened structures program. Establishes a program of flood and erosion damage mitigation insurance. Prohibits flood insurance from being made available for new or substantially improved construction within the ten-year erosion setback. Modifies the floodplain management requirement for participation for areas not adopting erosion management measures. Requires a riverine erosion study. Title V:  Flood Insurance Task Force - Establishes a two-year interagency Flood Insurance Task Force which shall:  (1) develop standardized flood insurance enforcement procedures and guidelines; and (2) study the extent to which the secondary mortgage market can assist enforcement. Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to:  (1) increase flood insurance coverage amounts for nonresidential, single family, and multifamily structures; (2) permit flood insurance private sector participation; and (3) require at least every five years an assessment (and revision if necessary) of flood insurance maps.",2025-08-26T13:50:34Z,