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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
102-s-3383	102	s	3383	A bill to provide for enhanced Federal hazard mitigation assistance.	Emergency Management	1992-10-08	1992-10-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL]	FL	R	M000019	1	Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase and make mandatory Federal hazard mitigation assistance in major disasters; and (2) require the President in carrying out such Act to seek to carry out mitigation activities on an individual and reimbursable basis, subject to any non-Federal contribution required by the Act.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
102-hr-6037	102	hr	6037	Arson Prevention Act of 1992	Emergency Management	1992-09-25	1992-09-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.	House	Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]	VA	D	B000657	1	Arson Prevention Act of 1992 - 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 of the United States Fire Administration, to carry out a 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 two-year renewal periods for such grants. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into any contract for the administration of the grants program. Authorizes appropriations for the expansion of arson investigator training programs at the National Fire Academy.	2025-08-26T15:16:13Z
102-hr-5921	102	hr	5921	To authorize the President to use foreign assistance funds to provide emergency disaster assistance on account of Hurricane Andrew and other natural disasters in the United States.	Emergency Management	1992-09-09	1992-09-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.	House	Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8]	WI	R	R000459	12	Authorizes the President to direct that any funds available for foreign assistance programs be used for emergency disaster assistance payments for expenses related to Hurricane Andrew or other natural disasters in the United States. Makes such funds available only to such extent or in such amount as provided in advance in an appropriation Act. Continues to consider such funds as funds within the international category for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
102-sjres-327	102	sjres	327	A joint resolution to designate October 8, 1992, as "National Firefighters Day".	Emergency Management	1992-07-23	1992-10-08	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]	NV	D	B000993	57	Designates October 8, 1992, as National Firefighters Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-523	102	hjres	523	Designating October 8, 1992, as "National Firefighters Day".	Emergency Management	1992-07-02	1992-10-23	Became Public Law No: 102-471.	House	Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]	PA	R	W000268	220	Designates October 8, 1992, as National Firefighters Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hr-5506	102	hr	5506	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	1992-06-29	1992-07-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.	House	Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5]	IL	D	L000342	8	Amends the Robert J. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to make contributions to a State or local government for the costs of operating a transit system during 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.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
102-s-2907	102	s	2907	National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1992	Emergency Management	1992-06-29	1992-07-27	Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-913.	Senate	Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000148	5	National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1992 - Subtitle A: Definitions - Defines specified terms under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Subtitle B: Compliance and Increased Participation - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to prohibit the waiver of current mandatory flood purchase insurance requirements with respect to financial assistance for property in a flood hazard area. Expands flood insurance purchase requirements. Requires lenders to review outstanding loans to determine whether they are in compliance with mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements. Authorizes lenders to charge borrowers a fee for such service. Exempts lenders from such requirement who have a specified accuracy for flood hazard determinations for outstanding loans, or who have conducted satisfactory loan reviews, or have regularly provided for escrow of flood insurance premiums. Requires residential real estate lenders to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts. Imposes a fine for lenders failing to require flood insurance or to give proper notice under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. 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. 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. Subtitle C: 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. Subtitle D: Mitigation of Floo…	2025-08-26T15:15:26Z
102-hr-5447	102	hr	5447	Riot Reinsurance Act of 1992	Emergency Management	1992-06-22	1992-07-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Policy, Research and Insurance.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-12]	CA	R	C000100	2	Riot Reinsurance Act of 1992 - Reauthorizes the program under title XII of the National Housing Act to provide reinsurance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency against property losses resulting from riots or civil disorders. Authorizes appropriations. Reestablishes the National Insurance Development Program Advisory Board. Extends program authority for: (1) reinsurance of riot or civil disorder losses; (2) FAIR plans; (3) crime insurance; and (4) claims and judicial review.	2025-08-26T15:16:33Z
102-hr-5102	102	hr	5102	Gonzalez-Waters Distressed Communities Assistance Act	Emergency Management	1992-05-07	1992-05-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.	House	Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]	TX	D	G000272	1	Gonzalez-Waters Distressed Communities Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide emergency loan guarantee assistance in connection with section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for business development and reestablishment in areas of Los Angeles affected by civil disturbances on or after April 29, 1992, and before May 6, 1992. Exempts such guarantees from specified program requirements. Authorizes assistance to cover related interest costs. Directs the Secretary to enter into guarantees with an aggregate principal amount of $500,000,000, subject to approval in appropriation Acts.	2025-08-26T15:17:05Z
102-hr-4792	102	hr	4792	Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption Hazard Reduction Act	Emergency Management	1992-04-07	1992-04-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Policy, Research and Insurance.	House	Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]	HI	D	M000797	1	Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption Hazard Reduction Act - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to mandate identification of earthquake-prone and volcanic eruption-prone States. Establishes the Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption Loss Mitigation Advisory Committee. Requires development of comprehensive earthquake and volcanic eruption loss-reduction criteria for State and local land use and management ordinances, building codes, and other measures. Requires that a percentage of the annual earthquake and volcanic eruption insurance and excess reinsurance premiums collected under the Primary Insurance program enacted by this Act be deposited in the Self-Sustaining Mitigation Fund to support specified hazard reduction activities. Requires the Director to support public education programs. Provides for assistance, to the extent provided for in appropriations Acts, to States which are in compliance with the loss-reduction criteria of this Act to support 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 or volcanic eruption-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. Establishes the Primary Insurance Program against loss from any earthquake or volcanic eruption. Requires the Director to arrange for participation, on other than a risk-sharing basis, by private insurers, insurance agents and brokers, insurance adjustment organizations, and others. Mandates development of a plan of operation for the Insurance Fund and the Reinsurance Fund. Limits Program coverage to residential property in earthquake-prone and volcani…	2025-08-26T15:15:55Z
102-s-2533	102	s	2533	Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption Hazard Reduction Act	Emergency Management	1992-04-07	1992-04-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	8	Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption Hazard Reduction Act - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to mandate identification of earthquake-prone and volcanic eruption-prone States. Establishes the Earthquake and Volcanic Eruption Loss Mitigation Advisory Committee. Requires development of comprehensive earthquake and volcanic eruption loss-reduction criteria for State and local land use and management ordinances, building codes, and other measures. Requires that a percentage of the annual earthquake and volcanic eruption insurance and excess reinsurance premiums collected under the Primary Insurance program enacted by this Act be deposited in the Self-Sustaining Mitigation Fund to support specified hazard reduction activities. Requires the Director to support public education programs. Provides for assistance, to the extent provided for in appropriations Acts, to States which are in compliance with the loss-reduction criteria of this Act to support 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 or volcanic eruption-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. Establishes the Primary Insurance Program against loss from any earthquake or volcanic eruption. Requires the Director to arrange for participation, on other than a risk-sharing basis, by private insurers, insurance agents and brokers, insurance adjustment organizations, and others. Mandates development of a plan of operation for the Insurance Fund and the Reinsurance Fund. Limits Program coverage to residential property in earthquake-prone or volcanic …	2025-08-26T15:14:56Z
102-hr-4504	102	hr	4504	To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to make restoration of naturally occurring sand dunes eligible for assistance.	Emergency Management	1992-03-18	1992-07-27	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from FEMA.	House	Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13]	NJ	R	S000097	5	Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include naturally occurring sand dunes (and dunes enhanced through ongoing non-Federal activities) in the definition of "public facility," for purposes of eligibility for disaster assistance.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
102-hjres-442	102	hjres	442	To designate May 16, 1992, through May 22, 1992, as "National Awareness Week for Life-Saving Techniques".	Emergency Management	1992-03-17	1992-06-23	Became Public Law No: 102-305.	House	Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	Y000031	227	Designates July 5 through 11, 1992, as National Awareness Week for Life-Saving Techniques.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-3808	102	hr	3808	National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act	Emergency Management	1991-11-19	1991-11-22	Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.	House	Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]	MD	D	B001220	65	National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act - Establishes the National Fallen Firefighters' Foundation. Declares that the Foundation is: (1) a charitable and nonprofit corporation to be organized under the laws of the State of Maryland; and (2) not an agency or establishment of the United States. Provides that the Foundation is to: (1) primarily encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial and its annual memorial service; (2) provide financial assistance to the families of firefighers who die in the line of duty; and (3) assist in the recognition of such firefighters. Sets forth provisions for establishment and membership of a Board of Directors of the Foundation. Makes the Administator of the U.S. Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency an ex officio nonvoting member of the Board, who shall appoint Directors of the Board. Sets forth rights and obligations of the Foundation, including having its principal offices in the State of Maryland. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) provide, and accept reimbursements for, personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the Foundation; and (2) accept the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the Board's officers and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this Act. Sets forth requirements relating to audits and annual reports. Provides for relief for certain Foundation acts or failures to act. Provides that the United States is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T15:14:35Z
102-sjres-233	102	sjres	233	A joint resolution to designate the week beginning April 12, 1992, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week."	Emergency Management	1991-11-19	1992-03-03	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]	DE	D	B000444	57	Designates the week beginning April 12, 1992, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-sjres-225	102	sjres	225	A joint resolution to designate February 3, 1992, through February 9, 1992, as "National Police Officer and Firefighter Recognition Week".	Emergency Management	1991-11-06	1991-11-25	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA]	GA	D	F000329	52	Designates February 3 through 9, 1992, as National Police Officer and Firefighter Recognition Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-sjres-214	102	sjres	214	A joint resolution to designate May 16, 1992, as "National Awareness Week for Life-Saving Techniques".	Emergency Management	1991-10-08	1992-03-03	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	61	Designates May 16 through 22, 1992, as National Awareness Week for Life-Saving Techniques.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hr-3360	102	hr	3360	Federal Fire Safety Act of 1992	Emergency Management	1991-09-17	1992-08-11	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	House	Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]	VA	D	B000657	107	Federal Fire Safety Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct, purchase, or renovate a Federal employee office building of six or more stories and having more than 25 full-time employees, or to lease such a building if at least some portion of the federally-leased space is on the sixth floor or above and at least 35,000 square feet of it is federally occupied, unless the building is protected by automatic sprinkler systems or an equivalent level of safety, with specified exceptions. Prohibits the construction, purchase, lease, or renovation of any other Federal employee office building having more than 25 full-time employees unless during the period of such occupancy the hazardous areas of the building are protected by automatic sprinkler systems or the equivalent level of safety. Prohibits the use of Federal funds: (1) to construct, purchase, lease, rebuild, or operate Government housing for Federal employees and their dependents unless it is protected by hard-wired smoke detectors and, in the case of multifamily housing, automatic sprinkler systems; (2) for housing assistance for newly constructed property not so protected or for rebuilt multifamily property not in compliance with the Life Safety Code; and (3) any other housing assistance if the unit is not protected by hard-wired or battery-operated smoke detectors. Directs the Administrator of General Services, in cooperation with the United States Fire Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Department of Defense, to promulgate regulations to further define the term "equivalent level of safety". Requires: (1) each Federal agency that owns, leases, or operates a federally-funded building or housing unit to invite the local agency or voluntary organization with fire protection responsibility in the jurisdiction of such building or housing unit to prepare, and biennially review, a pre-fire plan for it; and (2) the Administrator of Genera…	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
102-hr-3304	102	hr	3304	Disaster Victim Assistance Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-09-11	1992-05-15	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.	House	Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32]	NY	D	L000556	15	Disaster Victim Assistance Act of 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to make disaster loan repayment collections credited to a liquidating account available to assist disaster victims beyond October 1, 1991. Declares that to the extent that monies in approved appropriations originate solely from collections of principal and interest on prior disaster loans, such monies shall not be included in the amount of Federal budget authority or outlays for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act), as amended by the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (thus precluding such monies from being counted for Federal budget purposes).	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
102-s-1698	102	s	1698	National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act	Emergency Management	1991-09-10	1992-05-07	Subcommittee on Consumer. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-816.	Senate	Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]	MD	D	S000064	21	National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act - Establishes the National Fallen Firefighters' Foundation. Declares that the Foundation is: (1) a charitable and nonprofit corporation to be organized under the laws of the State of Maryland; and (2) not an agency or establishment of the United States. Provides that the Foundation is to: (1) primarily encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial and its annual memorial service; (2) provide financial assistance to the families of firefighers who die in the line of duty; and (3) assist in the recognition of such firefighters. Sets forth provisions for establishment and membership of a Board of Directors of the Foundation. Makes the Administator of the U.S. Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency an ex officio nonvoting member of the Board, who shall appoint Directors of the Board. Sets forth rights and obligations of the Foundation, including having its principal offices in the State of Maryland. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) provide, and accept reimbursements for, personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the Foundation; and (2) accept the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the Board's officers and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this Act. Sets forth requirements relating to audits and annual reports. Provides for relief for certain Foundation acts or failures to act. Provides that the United States is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T15:14:44Z
102-s-1650	102	s	1650	National Flood Insurance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-08-02	1991-09-25	Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-430.	Senate	Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000148	7	National Flood Insurance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1991 - 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 prohibit the waiver of current mandatory flood purchase insurance requirements with respect to financial assistance for property in a flood hazard area. Expands flood insurance purchase requirements. Requires lenders to review outstanding loans to determine whether they are in compliance with mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements. Authorizes lenders to charge borrowers a fee for such service. Exempts lenders from such requirement who have a specified accuracy for flood hazard determinations for outstanding loans, or who have conducted satisfactory loan reviews, or have regularly provided for escrow of flood insurance premiums. Requires residential real estate lenders to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts. Imposes a fine for lenders failing to require flood insurance or to give proper notice under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. 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. 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 incentives for community floodplain management. Provides program funding. Title IV: Mitigati…	2025-08-26T15:14:55Z
102-s-1690	102	s	1690	Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1992	Emergency Management	1991-08-02	1992-09-29	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]	NV	D	B000993	2	Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1992 - Title I: United States Fire Administration - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994. Sets forth priority activities for the United States Fire Administration in expending such funds. Requires the Administration to report to: (1) the Congress on such activities taken; and (2) specified congressional committees on its progress in implementing the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, including amendments made by such Act. Revises provisions regarding listings of places (currently, certified places) of public accommodation to require each State, through its Governor or the Governor's designee, to submit to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency a list of those places of public accommodation affecting commerce located in the State which meet specified requirements. Makes an exception to the requirement that an automatic sprinkler system be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13 or 13-R, as appropriate, in each place of public accommodation affecting commerce except those that are three stories or lower, with respect to those with an automatic sprinkler system installed before October 25, 1992, if such system is installed in compliance with an applicable standard (adopted by the governmental authority having jurisdiction, and in effect, at the time of installation) that required the placement of a sprinkler head in the sleeping area of each guest room. Specifies that such requirement shall not apply to a place of public accommodation affecting commerce to the extent that such place is subject to a standard that prevents compliance with a provision of NFPA Standard 13 or 13-R (in which case such place is exempt only from that specific provision). Prohibits the use of Federal funds for the construction or purchase of: (1) a federal employee office building of six or more stories unless during the period of occupancy by Federal empl…	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
102-s-1451	102	s	1451	Benjamin Franklin Memorial Fire Service Bill of Rights Act	Emergency Management	1991-07-11	1991-07-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]	DE	D	B000444	46	Benjamin Franklin Memorial Fire Service Bill of Rights Act - Title I: Minting of Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Coin - Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue: (1) five dollar gold coins emblematic of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the advancement of science; (2) one dollar silver coins emblematic of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the American Fire Service. Sets forth sale and issuance guidelines, including a general waiver of procurement regulations and surcharge distributions. Title II: Fire Service Bill of Rights - Fire Service Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to set forth a fire service bill of rights, including the right of responding fire services to: (1) know the kind of danger presented by hazardous materials they face in emergency responses; and (2) be fully informed of infectious diseases their members face during the course of life safety activities. Declares that the bill of rights does not create any private right of action.	2025-08-26T15:13:50Z
102-hr-2806	102	hr	2806	Earthquake Hazard Reduction Amendments Act	Emergency Management	1991-06-27	1992-08-11	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]	WA	D	S001115	66	Earthquake Hazard Reduction Amendments Act - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to mandate identification of earthquake-prone States. Establishes the Earthquake Loss Mitigation Advisory Committee. Requires development of comprehensive earthquake loss-reduction criteria for State and local land use and management ordinances, building codes, and other measures. Requires that a percentage of the annual earthquake insurance premiums collected under the Primary Insurance program enacted by this Act be deposited in the Self-Sustaining Mitigation Fund to support specified hazard reduction activities. Requires the Director to support public education programs. Provides for assistance, to the extent provided for in appropriations Acts, to States which are in compliance with the loss-reduction criteria of this Act to support 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 State unless the property is covered by earthquake insurance coverage under this Act or equivalent private insurance; or (2) improved real estate or a mobile home located in an earthquake-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. Establishes the Primary Insurance Program against loss from any earthquake. Requires the Director to arrange for participation, on other than a risk-sharing basis, by private insurers, insurance agents and brokers, insurance adjustment organizations, and others. Mandates development of a plan of operation for the Insurance Fund and the Reinsurance Fund. Limits Program coverage to residential property in earthquake-prone States. Establishes an independent advisory committee in the executive branch to be known as the Earthquake Insurance and Reinsurance Advisory Committee. Establishes in the Treasury the Residential Property Insurance Fund to carry out t…	2025-08-26T15:15:24Z
102-hjres-284	102	hjres	284	To designate the second week in April as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week".	Emergency Management	1991-06-25	1992-03-26	Became Public Law No: 102-264.	House	Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]	MA	D	M000133	227	Designates the week beginning April 12, 1992, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hr-2448	102	hr	2448	Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Medal and Fire Service Bill of Rights Act	Emergency Management	1991-05-23	1992-10-12	Became Public Law No: 102-406.	House	Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]	PA	R	W000268	290	Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemorative Medal and Fire Service Bill of Rights Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to issue silver national medals in commemoration of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the American Fire Service. Requires a surcharge of $15 per medal sold. Sets forth other sale and issuance guidelines, including a general waiver of procurement regulations. Names organizations to receive surcharge distributions and the uses of such distributions, including restoration of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial and grants for fire-service related education programs. Prohibits the Secretary from distributing such surcharges until the Secretary has received funds from either the sale of coins, or from private donations, sufficient to ensure that the issuance of medals shall result in no net cost to the Federal Government. Prohibits the issuance of such medals unless the Secretary has received: (1) full payment; (2) security satisfactory to the Secretary to indemnify the United States for full payment; or (3) a guarantee of full payment satisfactory to the Secretary from an insured depository institution.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
102-sjres-148	102	sjres	148	A joint resolution designating October 8, 1991, as "National Firefighters Day".	Emergency Management	1991-05-21	1991-05-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]	NV	D	B000993	2	Designates October 8, 1991, as National Firefighters Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
102-hjres-238	102	hjres	238	To designate October 1991, as "National Lock-In-Safety Month".	Emergency Management	1991-04-30	1991-05-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7]	NC	D	R000436	97	Designates October 1991 as National Lock-In-Safety Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-2042	102	hr	2042	Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1992	Emergency Management	1991-04-24	1992-10-26	Became Public Law No: 102-522.	House	Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]	VA	D	B000657	15	Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1992 - Title I: United States Fire Administration - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994. Sets forth priority activities for the United States Fire Administration in expending such funds. Requires the Administration to report to: (1) the Congress on such activities taken; and (2) specified congressional committees on its progress in implementing the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, including amendments made by such Act. Revises provisions regarding listings of places (currently, certified places) of public accommodation to require each State, through its Governor of the Governor's designee, to submit to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency a list of those places of public accommodation affecting commerce located in the State which meet specified requirements. Makes an exception to the requirement that an automatic sprinkler system be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13 or 13-R, as appropriate, in each place of public accommodation affecting commerce except those that are three stories or lower, with respect to those with an automatic sprinkler system installed before October 25, 1992, if such system is installed in compliance with an applicable standard (adopted by the governmental authority having jurisdiction, and in effect, at the time of installation) that required the placement of a sprinkler head in the sleeping area of each guest room. Specifies that such requirement shall not apply to a place of public accommodation affecting commerce to the extent that such place is subject to a standard that prevents compliance with a provision of NFPA Standard 13 or 13-R (in which case such place is exempt only from that specific provision). Prohibits the use of Federal funds for the construction or purchase of: (1) a Federal employee office building of six or more stories unless during the period of occupancy by Federal empl…	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
102-s-724	102	s	724	A bill to clarify cost-share requirements for the flood control project, Rio Grande Floodway, San Acacia to Bosque del Apache Unit, New Mexico.	Emergency Management	1991-03-21	1991-10-23	Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-443.	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	1	Modifies local cost-sharing requirements for the flood control project, Rio Grande Floodway, San Acacia to Bosque del Apache Unit, New Mexico, to more equitably reflect the non-Federal benefits of the project, by reducing the non-Federal contribution by the percentage of benefits attributable to Federal properties, provided Federal property benefits exceed 50 percent of total project benefits.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
102-hjres-189	102	hjres	189	Designating October 8, 1991, as "National Firefighters Day".	Emergency Management	1991-03-13	1991-10-10	Became Public Law No: 102-125.	House	Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]	PA	R	W000268	218	Designates October 8, 1991, as National Firefighters Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
102-hr-1424	102	hr	1424	Enclave Fire Protection Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-03-13	1991-03-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.	House	Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3]	KS	R	M000684	23	Enclave Fire Protection Act of 1991 - Requires a Federal, State, or regional enclave which relies on the services of the emergency response personnel of a subordinate jurisdiction to cooperate with such personnel when they are planning for and responding to emergencies involving the enclave. Permits such enclaves to take the steps necessary to protect national security information.	2025-08-26T15:17:15Z
102-hr-1438	102	hr	1438	To clarify that certain greenhouses and nurseries that suffer damage in connection with a major disaster declared by the President on or after November 26, 1990, are eligible for loans under section 7 of the Small Business Act.	Emergency Management	1991-03-13	1991-05-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA, the General Economy, and Minority Enterprise Development.	House	Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]	WA	D	S001115	0	Declares that certain greenhouses and nurseries which suffered substantial economic injury as a result of certain major disasters declared by the President on or after November 26, 1990, shall be eligible for loans under the Small Business Act.	2024-02-07T15:46:26Z
102-s-586	102	s	586	Reclamation Drought Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-03-07	1991-05-15	Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-156.	Senate	Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ]	NJ	D	B001225	0	Reclamation Drought Act of 1991 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) perform studies to identify opportunities to augment, make use of, or conserve water supplies available to Federal reclamation projects and Indian water resource developments, and for fish and wildlife habitat, maintenance, and enhancement; (2) undertake management and conservation activities to reduce the impacts of temporary drought conditions; (3) provide information or technical assistance to willing buyers in their purchase of available water supplies from willing sellers and in the delivery of such water; (4) prepare drought contingency plans for Federal reclamation projects which incorporate water conservation measures in the operations of non-Federal recipients of water from Federal reclamation projects; and (5) enter into agreements with Federal agencies, State and local governments, Indian tribes, and such other public and private entities and individuals as necessary to carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, for the purpose of reducing impacts of temporary drought conditions, to make available, by contract, water and the use of facilities at Federal reclamation projects for the storage or conveyance of project or non-project water for use both within and outside an authorized project service area. Sets forth requirements for contracts signed under this Act, such as requiring that the price for water or for the use of facilities be at least sufficient to recover all Federal operation, maintenance, and administrative costs and an appropriate share of capital costs. Specifies that such contracts shall terminate one year from the date of execution or upon a determination by the Secretary that water supply conditions no longer warrant such contracts remaining in effect, whichever occurs first. Authorizes the Secretary to make available, on a temporary basis, water for the purpose of reducing impacts to fish and wildlife resources caused by temporary drought conditions. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports…	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
102-s-584	102	s	584	A bill to clarify that certain greenhouses and nurseries that suffer damage as the result of severe storms or flooding in connection with a major disaster declared by the President on or after November 26, 1990, are eligible for loans under section 7 of the Small Business Act.	Emergency Management	1991-03-06	1991-03-06	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	1	Declares that certain greenhouses and nurseries which suffered substantial economic injury as a result of certain major disasters declared by the President on or after November 26, 1990, shall be eligible for loans under the Small Business Act.	2025-01-14T17:16:56Z
102-hr-1236	102	hr	1236	National Flood Insurance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-03-05	1991-05-06	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	House	Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6]	AL	D	E000201	2	National Flood Insurance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1991 - 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 prohibit the waiver of current mandatory flood purchase insurance requirements with respect to financial assistance for property in a flood hazard area. Expands flood insurance purchase requirements. Requires lenders to review outstanding loans to determine whether they are in compliance with mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements. Authorizes lenders to charge borrowers a fee for such service. Exempts lenders from such requirement who have a specified accuracy for flood hazard determinations for outstanding loans, or who have conducted satisfactory loan reviews, or have regularly provided for escrow of flood insurance premiums. Requires residential real estate lenders: (1) to establish flood insurance premium escrow accounts; and (2) who are acting on behalf of or as a broker for a borrower to provide such borrower with at least two separate notices of purchase or renewal. Imposes a fine for lenders failing to require flood insurance or to give proper notice under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. 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. Places such obligation on the purchaser in transfers involving the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Resolution Trust Corporation under specified circumstances. Revises flood insurance notice requirements. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the development of a standard hazard determination form. Amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council Act of 1978 to direct the Financial Examinations Council to coordinate with Federal entitie…	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
102-hr-1247	102	hr	1247	Reclamation Drought Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-03-05	1992-02-19	See H.R.355.	House	Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000479	4	Reclamation Drought Act of 1991 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) perform studies to identify opportunities to augment, make use of, or conserve water supplies available to Federal reclamation projects and Indian water resource developments, and for fish and wildlife habitat, maintenance, and enhancement; (2) undertake management and conservation activities to reduce the impacts of temporary drought conditions; (3) provide information or technical assistance to willing buyers in their purchase of available water supplies from willing sellers and in the delivery of such water; (4) prepare drought contingency plans for Federal reclamation projects which incorporate water conservation measures in the operations of non-Federal recipients of water from Federal reclamation projects; and (5) enter into agreements with Federal agencies, State and local governments, Indian tribes, and such other public and private entities and individuals as necessary to carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, for the purpose of reducing impacts of temporary drought conditions, to make available, by contract, water and facilities at Federal reclamation projects for the storage or conveyance of project or non-project water for use both within and outside an authorized project service area. Sets forth requirements for contracts signed under this Act, such as requiring that the price for water or for the use of facilities be at least sufficient to recover all Federal operation, maintenance, and administrative costs and an appropriate share of capital costs. Specifies that such contracts shall terminate one year from the date of execution or upon a determination by the Secretary that water supply conditions no longer warrant such contracts remaining in effect, whichever occurs first. Authorizes the Secretary to make available, on a temporary basis, water for the purpose of reducing impacts to fish and wildlife resources caused by temporary drought conditions. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to the Pre…	2025-08-26T15:14:00Z
102-hconres-77	102	hconres	77	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President and Congress should direct appropriate Federal agencies and the Armed Forces to work with State and local governments to develop coordinated urban search and heavy rescue response plans.	Emergency Management	1991-02-27	1991-03-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21]	CA	R	G000021	11	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and the Congress should direct appropriate Federal agencies and the armed forces to work with State and local governments to develop coordinated urban search and heavy rescue response plans.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
102-hr-1050	102	hr	1050	National Flood Insurance Compliance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-02-21	1991-03-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Policy, Research and Insurance.	House	Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]	NE	R	B000403	0	National Flood Insurance Compliance, Mitigation, and Erosion Management Act of 1991 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (the Act) to terminate the flooded property purchase and loan program. Terminates the erosion-threatened structures program. Establishes a system of ratings and incentives for community floodplain management. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (the Director) to: (1) evaluate the floodplain and erosion management measures taken by areas (and subdivisions) for which national flood insurance coverage has been made available; and (2) provide incentives in the form of reduced premium rates for such flood insurance coverage in areas that have adopted exemplary or particularly effective measures for such management. Requires such program to be carried out with amounts from the National Flood Insurance Fund. Terminates such program after ten years, or sooner if Congress so legislates. Requires the Director to report to specified congressional committees. Authorizes programs funding. Establishes a program of mitigation insurance for flood and erosion damage. Requires the Director to provide, under the Federal flood insurance program, for such mitigation insurance to: (1) reduce damage and losses from future floods to structures in special flood hazard areas and other areas; and (2) prevent damages to structures along shorelines subject to erosion. Provides for supplemental or separate contracts and separate premiums and claims for such insurance. Prohibits mitigation insurance claim payments to relocate or demolish structures subject to imminent erosion damage unless the appropriate public body has adopted erosion management measures that prohibit construction in 30-year erosion setback areas and limit construction in 60-year erosion setback areas. Prohibits federally-regulated or insured lending institutions from making any loan secured by a building or mobile home unless such property is covered by mitigation insurance at a rate determined necessary by …	2025-08-26T15:14:49Z
102-hr-920	102	hr	920	Reclamation Drought Response Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-02-06	1991-03-15	See H.R.355.	House	Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1]	AZ	R	R000189	12	Reclamation Drought Response Act of 1991 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) prepare and implement cooperative drought contingency plans for the prevention or mitigation of the adverse effects of drought; (2) make loans for certain prevention or mitigation activities; (3) purchase water for Federal reclamation project and nonproject water users; (4) provide technical assistance to certain States and U.S. territories for drought contingency planning; and (5) conduct a Precipitation Management Technology Transfer Program to help alleviate problems caused by precipitation variability and droughts in the West. Authorizes establishment of the Reclamation Drought Response Fund for defraying expenses necessary to implement cooperative drought contingency plans and to make loans for prevention or mitigation activities. Outlines provisions regarding operational costs for the delivery of water under cooperative drought contingency plans. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T15:13:44Z
102-hr-237	102	hr	237	National Disaster Preparedness Inventory Act of 1991	Emergency Management	1991-01-03	1991-02-25	Executive Comment Requested from FEMA.	House	Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]	PA	R	W000268	7	National Disaster Preparedness Inventory Act of 1991 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to: (1) establish the Committee on Standards to identify resources and establish standards for those resources needed to provide relief and assist in search and rescue operations following a major disaster or emergency; (2) inventory resources identified by the Committee that are available to the Federal Government for such uses in a manner as to facilitate the dispatch of resources on a regional basis; (3) make the inventory available to the Governor of each State for requesting Federal assistance after a major disaster or emergency; (4) prepare a plan to deploy such resources to major disaster or emergency sites following the declaration of such by the President; and (5) request all Governors to identify the public safety officials responsible for coordinating or overseeing State and local responses to disasters and emergencies. Requires such officials to have direct and immediate access to information in the inventory to expedite State and local responses to disasters and emergencies not declared as such by the President.	2025-08-26T15:14:05Z

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