legislation: 110-s-1970
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| 110-s-1970 | 110 | s | 1970 | Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 | Families | 2007-08-02 | 2007-11-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 6 | Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 - Establishes the National Commission on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) conduct a comprehensive study that assesses childrens' needs as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies; (2) identify, review, and evaluate existing laws, regulations, policies, and programs relevant to such needs; (3) identify, review, and evaluate the lessons learned from past disasters relative to addressing such needs; and (4) report to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations to address such needs, including regarding the need for a national resource center on children and disasters, coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, and legislative changes.Sets forth provisions regarding the Commission's powers, staffing, reporting, and record-keeping requirements, and termination. Authorizes appropriations. | 2023-01-11T20:36:16Z |