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| 112-hr-6728 | 112 | hr | 6728 | Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2013-01-01 | 2013-01-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House | Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-19] | CA | R | D000612 | 3 | Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2012 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to direct the President, for purposes of hazard mitigation assistance, to ensure that: (1) environmental reviews and historic preservation reviews are completed on an expeditious basis, and (2) the shortest existing applicable process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act is utilized. Authorizes the President to provide not more than 25% of the amount of the estimated cost of hazard mitigation measures to a state grantee before eligible costs are incurred. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review, update, and revise factors relating to trauma to measure the severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster. Authorizes the President, acting through the Administrator, to approve public assistance projects for major disasters or emergencies under alternative procedures with the goal of: (1) reducing the costs to the federal government of providing such assistance; (2) increasing flexibility in the administration of assistance; (3) expediting the provision of assistance to a state, tribal or local government, or owner or operator of a private nonprofit facility; and (4) providing financial incentives and disincentives for the timely and cost-effective completion of projects. Requires such alternative procedures, with respect to grants for facility repair, restoration, or replacement, to allow: (1) such grants to be made on the basis of fixed estimates if the state, tribal, or local government or the owner or operator of the private nonprofit facility agrees to be responsible for any actual costs that exceed the estimate; (2) a grantee to elect to receive an in-lieu contribution, without reduction, on the basis of estimates of the cost to repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace a facility and management expenses; (3) consolidating state, local, or tribal facilities as a single project; and (4… | 2021-04-19T19:45:12Z | |
| 112-hr-6711 | 112 | hr | 6711 | Keeping our Communities Safe by Strengthening Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Act | Emergency Management | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Keeping our Communities Safe by Strengthening Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Act - Amends the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), in assigning a chemical facility to a risk tier under performance standards for the security of chemical facilities, to consider the proximity of the facility to population centers, schools, and other facilities at risk of creating a secondary explosion. | 2019-11-15T21:15:58Z | |
| 112-hr-6713 | 112 | hr | 6713 | Ensuring Scanned Containers Arrive in Ports Efficiently Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Ensuring Scanned Containers Arrive in Ports Efficiently Act of 2012 - Amends the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), on order to extend the date after which all containers loaded on a vessel destined for the United States must be scanned in a foreign port, to submit a feasibility study, including a cost-benefit analysis and an available systems assessment, on meeting such requirement. | 2019-11-15T21:11:39Z | |
| 112-hr-6715 | 112 | hr | 6715 | Protecting Our Protectors Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-27 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Protecting Our Protectors Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to make grants to state and local governments to assist in preparing for and responding to mass casualty incidents resulting from natural disasters and acts of terrorism and other man-made disasters. Requires the grants to be used to: (1) strengthen medical surge capacity; (2) strengthen mass prophylaxis capabilities, including the development and maintenance of an initial pharmaceutical stockpile sufficient to protect first responders, their families, and immediate victims from a chemical or biological event; and (3) procure home medical kits that are approved pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, Cosmetic Act or the Public Health Service Act. Requires: (1) the Administrator to issue guidance on anthrax exposure and proper administration of the anthrax vaccine, and (2) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue an annual report on the vaccination levels of emergency service providers. | 2019-11-15T21:15:58Z | |
| 112-s-3694 | 112 | s | 3694 | Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-12-19 | 2012-12-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 0 | Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2012 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to authorize the President to increase the maximum total of contributions for a major disaster by an amount equal to 4% of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made under the Act if, at the time of a declaration of a major disaster, the affected state certifies that it has in effect and is actively enforcing a state building code that: (1) is consistent with the most recent version of a nationally recognized model building code, (2) has been adopted by the state within six years of the most recent version of the nationally recognized code, and (3) uses the nationally recognized code as a minimum standard. Directs the President to approve the additional assistance upon determining that such certification is sufficient and is submitted not later than 90 days after the date of a declared disaster. Requires the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to set appropriate standards for the periodic update, resubmittal, and approval of state building codes, consistent with similar mitigation planning requirements under the Stafford Act. Makes this Act applicable to major disasters declared on or after October 24, 2012. Allows 90 days from this Act's enactment for submission of the required certification for disasters declared between October 24, 2012, and such enactment. | 2019-02-20T23:45:02Z | |
| 112-hr-6639 | 112 | hr | 6639 | To amend the Wildfire Suppressing Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to facilitate inter-agency agreements with the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority (DSCA) missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires. | Emergency Management | 2012-12-05 | 2012-12-05 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] | CA | R | G000021 | 0 | Amends the Wildfire Suppressing Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to provide that provisions permitting an agency to order goods or services from that or another agency only if such goods or services cannot be provided as conveniently or cheaply by a commercial enterprise shall not limit the use of interagency agreements with the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve to procure the services of a unit of the Guard or Reserve to conduct Defense Support to Civil Authority missions utilizing military fixed wing aerial firefighting aircraft, including Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units, in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires. Makes such limitation inapplicable only when the Incident Commander determines: (1) that privately contracted fixed-wing aerial firefighting aircraft are unavailable, (2) it is necessary for military fixed-wing aerial firefighting aircraft including MAFFS units to perform an initial airborne response, or (3) that military fixed-wing aerial firefighting aircraft including MAFFS units are needed to supplement privately contracted fixed-wing aerial firefighting aircraft. | 2019-11-15T21:09:00Z | |
| 112-hres-820 | 112 | hres | 820 | Expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy, commending the resiliency of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort. | Emergency Management | 2012-11-28 | 2012-11-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] | NY | D | N000002 | 55 | Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware. Commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by such individuals in the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. | 2020-02-14T19:13:57Z | |
| 112-hr-6566 | 112 | hr | 6566 | Mass Fatality Planning and Religious Considerations Act | Emergency Management | 2012-09-28 | 2012-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Mass Fatality Planning and Religious Considerations Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide guidance to and coordination with appropriate individuals, including representatives from different communities, private sector businesses, and nonprofit and religious organizations, to prepare for and respond to a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster that results in mass fatalities. | 2020-02-14T19:13:57Z | |
| 112-sres-583 | 112 | sres | 583 | A resolution designating September 2012 as "National Preparedness Month". | Emergency Management | 2012-09-22 | 2012-09-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633) | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] | CT | ID | L000304 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates September 2012 as National Preparedness Month. | 2019-02-20T22:51:38Z | |
| 112-hr-6542 | 112 | hr | 6542 | FEMA Reform Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-09-21 | 2012-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | R000588 | 0 | FEMA Reform Act of 2012 - Requires: (1) 50% of the amount estimated for a preliminary damage assessment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for any state or local government to be released to such government not later than three days after such assessment is completed, and (2) hazard mitigation funding for a state under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be disseminated within areas of the state in proportion to the damage of a major disaster in such areas. Permits the President, in addition to authorizing the repair, restoration, or replacement of federal facilities damaged by a major disaster, to make contributions to a state or local government to repair, restore, or replace vehicles and equipment, particularly those used for public safety, transportation, and service. Allows the actual cash value of such a vehicle or equipment that is more than 50% damaged to be used to replace it. Authorizes the President to provide financial assistance under the Stafford Act to repair permanent structures, including rental units, necessary for temporary or transitional housing in areas affected by a major disaster. Requires: (1) FEMA to establish a recruiting and training office in a major disaster area as soon as possible to facilitate the hiring of local individuals to assist with public assistance applications for any major disaster that will require FEMA employees to be available in such area for an extended period; and (2) FEMA, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate, complete, and publish a report outlining recommendations to public and private utilities, including electrical, water, sewer, and telecommunications, to reduce service interruptions during and after a hurricane. | 2020-02-14T19:13:58Z | |
| 112-hr-6477 | 112 | hr | 6477 | Taxpayer Protection Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-09-20 | 2012-10-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. | House | Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13] | NJ | D | S001165 | 0 | Taxpayer Protection Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the National Commission on Natural Catastrophe Preparation and Protection to advise the Secretary regarding the estimated loss costs associated with reinsurance protection contracts. Requires the Secretary to implement a program that utilizes premiums from eligible state or multi-state plans to pre-fund future natural catastrophe recovery by making available for purchase, only by such plans, contracts for reinsurance coverage. Requires such contracts to cover insured property losses covered under primary insurance contracts to homeowners, mobile home owners, renters, and condominium owners for specified natural perils. Prescribes requirements for the operation of state plans and the terms of reinsurance contracts. Encourages states to create and maintain catastrophe funds for themselves or with other states. Sets forth requirements for the treatment of insured losses and maximum federal liability. Establishes in the Treasury the Catastrophe Preparedness Fund, consisting of contract sales receipts and any amounts borrowed or earned, which shall be used to pay Commission administrative costs and loss payments under reinsurance contracts. Prohibits the authorization or appropriation of federal funds for the Fund or for implementing the reinsurance liquidity protection program. Establishes a post-catastrophe market stabilization program for liquidity loans to: (1) expedite payment of claims under state catastrophe insurance programs, (2) authorize the Secretary to issue loans to assist financial recovery from significant natural catastrophes, and (3) promote the availability of private capital to state catastrophe insurance programs in order to provide liquidity and capacity. Establishes the National Readiness, Preparedness and Mitigation Committee to administer a Readiness, Preparedness, and Mitigation Grant Program of grants to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate public and private… | 2020-02-14T19:13:57Z | |
| 112-hr-6415 | 112 | hr | 6415 | Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act | Emergency Management | 2012-09-14 | 2012-10-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. | House | Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8] | TN | R | F000458 | 1 | Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act or CLAIM Act - Authorizes an independent claims adjuster meeting specified requirements to adjust claims for losses related to any disaster occurring in any jurisdiction designated by the President as a major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, regardless of state licensure requirements governing the major disaster area. Requires an adjuster to: (1) hold a valid license in his or her home state, and (2) have passed any multi-state examination established and administered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Urges NAIC to: (1) adopt a certain model independent claims adjuster licensing Act, and (2) develop and administer a multi-state examination for an independent claims adjuster seeking to adjust claims in a jurisdiction other than his or her home state. Sets forth criteria for state compliance with this Act, including reciprocity. Authorizes any independent claims adjuster meeting the requirements of this Act to ascertain, determine, negotiate, or settle a claim in a state that is not in compliance with this Act. Prohibits such a state from imposing additional requirements upon such an adjuster. | 2019-11-15T20:53:13Z | |
| 112-hres-762 | 112 | hres | 762 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding community-based civil defense and power generation. | Emergency Management | 2012-08-02 | 2012-08-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] | MD | R | B000208 | 3 | Encourages: (1) every community to work with citizens, leaders, and institutions ranging from local fire halls and schools to faith-based organizations to develop its own civil defense program to create sustainable local infrastructure and planning capacity for tranquil times and disaster scenarios; (2) every citizen to develop an individual emergency plan to prepare for the absence of government assistance for extended periods; (3) each local community to foster the capability of providing at least 20% of its own critical needs, such as local power generation, food, and water, while protecting local infrastructure whenever possible from threats to centralized infrastructure; and (4) state governments and federal agencies to support the ability of local communities to become stronger, self-reliant, and better able to assist neighboring communities in times of great need. | 2020-02-14T19:13:58Z | |
| 112-hr-6229 | 112 | hr | 6229 | United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-07-30 | 2012-07-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 4 | United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to: (1) authorize the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator to appoint a Deputy Administrator (current law requires the Deputy Administrator to be appointed by the President), (2) authorize the USFA Administrator to take such steps as the Administrator considers appropriate to educate the public and overcome public indifference as to individual preparedness (as well as to fire and fire prevention), and (3) authorize appropriations to carry out such Act through FY2017. Repeals a provision that placed a cap on amounts made available to update the National Fire Incident Reporting System during FY2009-FY2011. | 2022-03-02T05:39:26Z | |
| 112-hr-6186 | 112 | hr | 6186 | To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 2012-07-25 | 2012-09-11 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] | WI | D | M001160 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assess options, methods, and strategies for making voluntary community-based flood insurance policies available through the National Flood Insurance Program. Requires the report on the study to specified congressional committees to make recommendations for a strategy to implement voluntary community-based flood insurance policies that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities, including construction, reconstruction, or improvement of levees, dams, or other flood control structures. Directs the Comptroller General to review the Administrator's report and make comments or recommendations to such congressional committees. | 2019-11-15T21:00:59Z | |
| 112-sres-523 | 112 | sres | 523 | A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel in the United States to contain numerous wildfires that have affected tens of thousands of people. | Emergency Management | 2012-07-16 | 2012-07-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5050) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] | CO | D | U000038 | 22 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect lives, homes, natural resources, and rural economies throughout the United States. Encourages: (1) people and the federal government to express appreciation to the men and women in the firefighting services, (2) people and communities to act diligently in preventing and preparing for a wildfire, and (3) people to keep in their thoughts the individuals who have suffered as a result of wildfire. | 2019-02-20T22:51:04Z | |
| 112-hr-5997 | 112 | hr | 5997 | Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act | Emergency Management | 2012-06-21 | 2012-11-28 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] | FL | R | B001257 | 4 | Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities, including the development and maintenance of an initial pharmaceutical stockpile, including medical kits, and diagnostics sufficient to protect first responders, their families, and immediate victims from a chemical or biological event. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-6003 | 112 | hr | 6003 | Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Terrorism Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-06-21 | 2012-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. | House | Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | C001067 | 11 | Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Terrorism Act of 2012 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials responsible for counterterrorism and addressing the threat of violent extremism, to: (1) develop guidance, outreach, training, and programs in furtherance of national counterterrorism policy; and (2) develop and distribute to state, local, and tribal authorities courses and materials that comply with the Grant Programs Directorate Information Bulletin No. 373 or successor bulletin for integration into the curricula for recruits and recurrent training for experienced law enforcement officers. Requires guidance for homeland security grant programs to inform recipients that expenditures on any training, programs, presentations, and speakers regarding counterterrorism that includes information about violent extremism, homegrown violent extremism, or domestic violent extremism that is acquired from an entity other than DHS must be approved in advance by DHS's Chief Privacy Officer and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Directs DHS's Inspector General to: (1) regularly review expenditures of homeland security grant programs by state, local, and tribal authorities on training, programs, presentations, and speakers that are not acquired through the Secretary regarding counterterrorism, violent extremism, homegrown violent extremism, and domestic violent extremism; and (2) evaluate whether each expenditure is consistent with national counterterrorism priorities and constitutional civil rights and civil liberties, including prohibiting racial, ethnic, and religious profiling. | 2021-04-19T19:39:06Z | |
| 112-hr-5965 | 112 | hr | 5965 | To require the Chief of the Forest Service to make the Forest Service First and Second Generation Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS) units available to units of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve that have the aircraft capability and pilot and crew member training adequate for utilizing such firefighting systems to help alleviate the shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires. | Emergency Management | 2012-06-19 | 2012-06-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry. | House | Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] | CA | R | G000021 | 2 | Requires the Chief of the Forest Service to make the eight Forest Service First Generation Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS I) units available, without compensation, to units of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve that have C-130H aircraft configured to contain such an MAFFS I unit and adequate pilot and crew member training in its use to fight wildfires. Directs the Chief to make the nine Forest Service Second Generation Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS II) units immediately available, without compensation, to specified units of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve in Wyoming, North Carolina, Colorado, and California. Prohibits the Chief from procuring air tankers to fight wildfires from a foreign government without certifying that MAFFS air tanker support available from units of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve is being fully utilized or is insufficient to address wildfires on National Forest System land. | 2019-11-15T20:50:56Z | |
| 112-sjres-44 | 112 | sjres | 44 | A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. | Emergency Management | 2012-06-14 | 2013-01-14 | Became Public Law No: 112-282. | Senate | Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] | WI | D | K000305 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. | 2023-03-22T18:24:50Z | |
| 112-hr-5941 | 112 | hr | 5941 | DART Act | Emergency Management | 2012-06-08 | 2012-06-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management. | House | Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] | PA | R | P000585 | 2 | DHS Audit Requirement Target Act of 2012 or the DART Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take steps to ensure that the full set of consolidated financial statements of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013 and each fiscal year thereafter are ready in a timely manner and in preparation for an audit as part of preparing the required performance and accountability reports, in order to obtain an unqualified opinion. Requires each annual report submitted by DHS's Chief Financial Officer to include a plan: (1) to obtain such unqualified opinion; (2) that addresses how DHS will eliminate material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting; and (3) to modernize the financial management systems of DHS, including consideration of alternative approaches that include modernizing existing, and establishing new, financial management systems and associated financial controls. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-5913 | 112 | hr | 5913 | DHS Accountability Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-06-07 | 2012-11-28 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] | TX | R | M001157 | 2 | DHS Accountability Act of 2012 - Establishes in the legislative branch an independent advisory panel to: (1) comprehensively assess the management structure and capabilities related to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and (2) make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS management. Directs the panel to examine: (1) the efficiency and effectiveness of the management structure and capabilities, including the policies, practices, and procedures, of DHS and its component agencies in carrying out management functions, such as program acquisition, financial management, information technology, human capital issues, performance measurement, and risk management efforts, related to homeland security; (2) the extent to which unnecessary duplication exists in such management structure and capabilities and how any such duplication negatively affects the mission of protecting the United States; (3) the extent to which management of key homeland security missions is centralized under DHS; (4) options to reduce or eliminate harmful waste and duplication of effort in DHS; and (5) measures to evaluate DHS's progress in reducing and eliminating waste and duplication from its management structure and capabilities. Urges the panel to consult and leverage the work performed and recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on DHS management structure and capabilities. Directs the panel to submit a final report on its findings and recommendations within two years of the appointment of its members. Terminates the panel 60 days after submission of such report. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-sres-488 | 112 | sres | 488 | A resolution commending the efforts of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who came together to extinguish the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. | Emergency Management | 2012-06-07 | 2012-06-18 | The preamble was amended after passage. by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249-4250) | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the service of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who: (1) contained the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine; (2) minimized damage to the USS Miami submarine; and (3) ensured no loss of life. Expresses support for the Navy and workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. | 2019-03-04T18:54:16Z | |
| 112-hr-5900 | 112 | hr | 5900 | To modify the training requirements for certain fire departments applying for Federal grants. | Emergency Management | 2012-06-06 | 2012-06-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Lankford, James [R-OK-5] | OK | R | L000575 | 0 | Allows any fire department with a service area that comprises all territory, population, and housing units in rural areas or outside a city or town with a population of less than 20,000 people to apply for a federal grant for which it would otherwise be eligible regardless of whether it has completed the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training. Requires any such department that receives a grant to complete such training by the end of the period covered by the grant award. Allows the department to claim the cost of such training as an allowable cost under the grant. | 2019-11-15T21:43:41Z | |
| 112-hres-671 | 112 | hres | 671 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for a comprehensive public alert and warning system for the United States, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 2012-05-31 | 2012-06-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6] | LA | R | C001075 | 3 | Calls for: (1) the House of Representatives to conduct analyses and hearings to assess the financial and technical resources required to realize the goals of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System; and (2) the appropriate House committees, upon completion of the hearings, to jointly propose legislation, and utilize other available means and technologies, to provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system for the United States. | 2020-02-14T19:19:00Z | |
| 112-hr-5870 | 112 | hr | 5870 | Disaster Declaration Improvement Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-30 | 2012-05-31 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | S001150 | 3 | Disaster Declaration Improvement Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue a revised rule governing factors to consider in evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration to require: (1) the "estimated cost of assistance" to be considered equally with the other five factors described in the rule; and (2) the "evaluation of localized impacts" to include consideration of the budgetary resources available to local and state governments to respond to and recover from such disaster and the impact of the disaster on a small city or a census-designated place with a population of less than 25,000 or a medium city with a population of less than 250,000 if either is located within a large county with a population of more than 1 million and in a large state with a population of more than 5 million if the level of financial damage in such city exceeds 10% of the city's general fund or $100 per capita of the census-designated place or city. | 2020-02-14T19:19:00Z | |
| 112-hr-5855 | 112 | hr | 5855 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 | Emergency Management | 2012-05-23 | 2012-06-11 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426. | House | Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] | AL | R | A000055 | 0 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013. Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Secretary and executive management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) intelligence analysis and operations activities, and (6) the Office of the Inspector General. Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including for border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology; (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including to reimburse other federal agencies for the costs associated with the care, maintenance, and repatriation of smuggled aliens unlawfully present in the United States, to identify and remove from the United States aliens convicted of a crime once they are judged deportable, and for detention and removal operations, including alternatives to detention; (3) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), including for aviation security (including explosives detection systems), surface transportation security, screening programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, transportation security support and intelligence, and the Federal Air Marshals; (4) the Coast Guard, including funding derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for prevention, removal, and enforcement related to oil discharges and funding for environmental compliance and restoration; and (5) the U.S. Secret Service. Title III: Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate, including for the Federal Protective Service and the Office of Biometric Identity Management; (2) the Office of Health Affairs, including for BioWatch o… | 2022-03-02T05:39:26Z | |
| 112-s-3216 | 112 | s | 3216 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 | Emergency Management | 2012-05-22 | 2012-05-22 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409. | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 0 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013. Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security; (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, including for the headquarters and mission support consolidation; (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer; (5) intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities; and (6) the Office of the Inspector General. Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including for the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program; (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); (3) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), including for surface transportation security activities, screening programs of the the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing, transportation security support, and the Federal Air Marshals; (4) the U.S. Coast Guard, including funding derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund; and (5) the U.S. Secret Service. Title III: Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs Directorate, including for the Federal Protective Service; (2) the Office of Health Affairs; and (3) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including for the U.S. Fire Administration. Title IV: Research and Development, Training, and Services - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), including for the E-Verify program; (2) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; (3) the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology; (4) science and technology research; and (5) the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Title V: General Provis… | 2022-02-03T05:54:03Z | |
| 112-hr-5843 | 112 | hr | 5843 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility. | Emergency Management | 2012-05-18 | 2012-06-29 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3] | CA | R | L000517 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit the use of grant funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative or under the State Homeland Security Grant Program for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-5847 | 112 | hr | 5847 | Fostering Coordination in Federal Preparedness Grants Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-18 | 2012-06-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Fostering Coordination in Federal Preparedness Grants Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with relevant Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and other appropriate federal departments and agencies, to establish an interagency working group to better coordinate grants authorized under the Urban Area Security Initiative, the State Homeland Security Grant Program, and other federal preparedness grants. | 2020-02-14T19:18:58Z | |
| 112-hr-5802 | 112 | hr | 5802 | Port Security Equipment Improvement Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-05-17 | 2012-05-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Port Security Equipment Improvement Act of 2012 - Authorizes the use of port security grant program funds for the cost of replacing security equipment or facilities that correct Coast Guard-identified vulnerabilities in port security and ensure compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans. | 2022-02-03T05:59:12Z | |
| 112-hr-5803 | 112 | hr | 5803 | Port Security Boots on the Ground Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-17 | 2012-05-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Port Security Boots on the Ground Act - Authorizes the use of port security grant program funds for overtime and backfill costs for mandated Coast Guard security personnel, except that not more than 50% of funds received by a grantee for a fiscal year may be used for such costs. | 2022-02-03T05:59:12Z | |
| 112-hr-5804 | 112 | hr | 5804 | Preparedness Coordination With Local Educational Agencies and School Districts Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-17 | 2012-05-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Preparedness Coordination With Local Educational Agencies and School Districts Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide guidance to and coordinate with local educational agencies and school districts that are at a high risk of acts of terrorism or other incidents in order to enhance domestic preparedness for and the collective response to such incidents. | 2020-02-14T19:18:58Z | |
| 112-hr-5806 | 112 | hr | 5806 | Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-17 | 2012-12-21 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 522. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 1 | Outreach to People With Disabilities During Emergencies Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the Disability Coordinator, in order to enhance domestic preparedness for a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster, to provide guidance to and coordinate with appropriate individuals, officials, and organizations for outreach to people with disabilities during such an event. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-5807 | 112 | hr | 5807 | FEMA Regional Office Oversight Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-17 | 2012-06-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | FEMA Regional Office Oversight Act - Directs the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to audit how all regional offices within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are carrying out delegated authorities pursuant to the Post-Katrina Emergency Management and Reform Act of 2006 and a memorandum executed in July 2009 by the FEMA Administrator. Requires the audit to assess: (1) the ability of each regional office to support federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities to respond to an act of terrorism, to foster better regional emergency communications capabilities, to oversee the use of funding to promote preparedness and response capabilities, to coordinate with state, local, and tribal governments and emergency response providers on regional priorities, to identify critical gaps in regional capabilities to respond to populations with special needs, to conduct all procurements in a timely and secure manner that prevents waste and fraud, and to engage in employment practices that are transparent, efficient, and ethical; (2) the impact of the delegation of authorities on the Administrator's ability to achieve consistency throughout the regions; (3) the adequacy of oversight by the Administrator of how the regions are executing the delegated authorities and carrying out assigned responsibilities; and (4) the impact of the delegation of authorities on FEMA and specific regions to address Office of Inspector General and Comptroller General (GAO) recommendations in a timely manner. | 2020-02-14T19:18:58Z | |
| 112-hr-5740 | 112 | hr | 5740 | National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-15 | 2012-05-31 | Became Public Law No: 112-123. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 24, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (NFIA) to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, including its funding, through July 31, 2012. Prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from estimating subsidized flood insurance premium rates for any residential property which is not the primary residence of an individual (such as a vacation home or second home). Increases by 25% each year the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance for residential property which is not the primary residence of an individual until the average risk premium rate for such property is equal to the average of the risk premium rates for any properties within any single risk classification. Declares July 1, 2012, the effective date for the first such increase. | 2023-03-22T18:24:48Z | |
| 112-hr-5646 | 112 | hr | 5646 | Homeland Security Respect for Life Act | Emergency Management | 2012-05-08 | 2012-05-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H001058 | 32 | Homeland Security Respect for Life Act - Prohibits funds appropriated for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from being used to: (1) pay for an abortion, except in a case where a pregnant detainee suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would place the detainee in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by, or arising from, pregnancy itself, or in a case of rape; or (2) require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion. | 2019-11-15T21:34:09Z | |
| 112-s-2303 | 112 | s | 2303 | Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-04-19 | 2012-04-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2549) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 1 | Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2012 - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to amend the rules concerning the factors FEMA considers when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration to provide that, with respect to the evaluation of the need for public assistance: (1) specific weighted valuations shall be assigned to the estimated cost of the assistance (10%), localized impacts (40%), insurance coverage in force (10%), hazard mitigation (10%), recent multiple disasters (10%), programs of other federal assistance (10%), and economic circumstances (10%); and (2) FEMA shall consider the economic circumstances of both the local economy of the affected area (including the local assessable tax base and local sales tax, median income, and poverty rate) and the state economy (including the unemployment rate). Requires such rules to provide that, with respect to the evaluation of the severity, magnitude, and impact of the disaster and the evaluation of the need for assistance to individuals: (1) specific weighted valuations shall be assigned to concentration of damages (20%), trauma (20%), special populations (20%), voluntary agency assistance (10%), insurance (20%), average amount of individual assistance by state (5%), and economic considerations (5%); and (2) FEMA shall consider the economic circumstances of the affected area (including the local assessable tax base and local sales tax, median income, and poverty rate). | 2019-02-20T23:27:42Z | |
| 112-s-2319 | 112 | s | 2319 | Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-04-19 | 2012-04-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 5 | Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2012 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to modernize and implement the integrated U.S. public alert and warning system to ensure that under all conditions the President, federal agencies, and state, tribal, and local governments can alert and warn the civilian population in areas endangered by a natural disaster, war, act of terrorism, other man-made disaster, or other hazard to public safety. Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish common alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures for the system; (2) include in such system the capability to adapt the distribution and content of communications on the basis of geographic location, risks, and multiple communication systems and technologies and to alert, warn, and provide equivalent information to individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency; (3) ensure that specified training, tests, and exercises for such system are conducted; (4) conduct public education efforts and a general market awareness campaign about the system; and (5) ensure system coordination with the National Terrorism Advisory System. Requires the system to: (1) incorporate multiple communications technologies; (2) be designed to adapt to and incorporate future technologies for communicating directly with the public, to provide alerts to the largest portion of the affected population feasible, and to improve the ability of remote areas to receive alerts; and (3) provide redundant alert mechanisms. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct pilot programs for the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of using a variety of methods for achieving system requirements. Directs the Administrator to establish a subcommittee to the National Advisory Council to be known as the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Subcommittee to develop and submit recommendations for the continuation and improvement … | 2019-02-20T23:27:50Z | |
| 112-s-2283 | 112 | s | 2283 | A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 2012-03-29 | 2012-03-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] | MT | D | T000464 | 6 | Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the Chief Executive of an affected Indian tribal government (the person recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as the chief elected administrative officer of that government) to submit a request for a declaration by the President that, consistent with requirements of that Act, a major disaster or an emergency exists. Provides that: (1) in implementing assistance authorized by the President in response to such requests, references to "state" and "governor" shall mean "Indian tribal government" (the governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994) and the Chief Executive of an affected Indian tribal government; and (2) nothing in this Act shall prohibit a tribal government from receiving such assistance through a presidential declaration at the request of a state if the President does not make a declaration under this Act for the same incident. Allows any non-federal contribution required to be paid by an Indian tribal government under such Act to be adjusted or waived in accordance with criteria established by the President. Directs the President, in promulgating regulations to carry out this Act, to consider unique conditions that affect the general welfare of the affected federally recognized Indian tribe. | 2019-02-20T23:27:34Z | |
| 112-hr-4291 | 112 | hr | 4291 | United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act | Emergency Management | 2012-03-28 | 2012-04-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act - Establishes the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security to study how the government may provide for both security in, and public access to, federal buildings and other federal property and sites. | 2021-04-19T17:33:24Z | |
| 112-hr-4251 | 112 | hr | 4251 | SMART Port Security Act | Emergency Management | 2012-03-22 | 2012-06-29 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001150 | 10 | Securing Maritime Activities through Risk-based Targeting for Port Security Act or the SMART Port Security Act - Title I: Department of Homeland Security Port Security Programs - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) by July 1, 2014, to submit a plan for the coordination and cooperation of maritime operations undertaken by DHS agencies that updates the plan released by DHS in July 2011; and (2) by July 1, 2019, acting through DHS's Office of Operations Coordination and Planning, to submit an additional update to such plan. (Sec. 102) Requires any new asset deployment by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Office of Air and Marine to occur in accordance with a risk-based assessment that considers mission needs, performance results, threats, costs, and other specified factors. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to consider potential savings derived from co-locating aviation and maritime operational assets of Office locations that are within 25 miles of locations where any other DHS agency also operates such assets. (Sec. 104) Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) review port security and maritime law enforcement operations within DHS to identify initiatives and programs with duplicative, overlapping, or redundant goals and activities and recommend actions to reduce unnecessary duplication; and (2) submit a report that analyzes and compares the costs, capabilities, and missions of different aviation assets utilized by DHS to assess the relative costs and any benefits of unmanned aerial vehicles compared to manned aviation assets. (Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary to: (1) coordinate across DHS agencies before initiating the acquisition of any new boat or aviation asset; (2) establish a coordinating mechanism for aviation and maritime issues in order to decrease procurement and operational costs and increase efficiencies; (3) approve or disapprove a complete application under the Port Security Grant Program within 60 days of submission; (4) sub… | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-s-2218 | 112 | s | 2218 | United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-03-21 | 2012-07-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] | CT | ID | L000304 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to: (1) revise references to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to provide for its establishment within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (rather than within the Department of Commerce) and to change references to the head of FEMA as the Administrator (rather than the Director), (2) authorize the USFA Administrator to appoint a Deputy Administrator (current law requires the Deputy Administrator to be appointed by the President), (3) authorize the USFA Administrator to take such steps as the Administrator considers appropriate to educate the public and overcome public indifference as to individual preparedness (as well as to fire and fire prevention), and (4) authorize appropriations to carry out such Act through FY2017. | 2022-02-03T05:53:58Z | |
| 112-s-2202 | 112 | s | 2202 | Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act | Emergency Management | 2012-03-15 | 2012-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1738-1740) | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act - Establishes the Preparedness and Resilience Foundation as a nonprofit, private corporation to support and carry out activities that: (1) promote the resilience of individuals, communities, structures, and systems against natural disasters and terrorist attacks and other human caused disasters; and (2) build and sustain capabilities of the public, private, and civic sectors to work together to prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all such hazards. Directs the Foundation to establish an Endowment Fund for providing endowments for positions that are associated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and dedicated to the Foundation's purpose. Includes among Foundation activities providing for: (1) fellowship programs among state, local, and tribal officials to work and study in association with each other and FEMA or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (2) international exchange programs for voluntary or reciprocal service by officials engaged in preparedness or resilience activities; and (3) programs to improve the collection and analysis of data on preparedness and resilience programs, practices, activities, and events. Authorizes the FEMA Administrator to: (1) accept any gift or devise of property and any voluntary service provided by the Foundation for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of FEMA; and (2) provide to the Foundation facilities, utilities, and support services as determined to be advantageous to FEMA or DHS programs. Establishes a committee to incorporate, provide for initial operation of, and appoint the initial Board of Directors of, the Foundation. | 2019-02-20T23:26:21Z | |
| 112-s-2114 | 112 | s | 2114 | Berry Amendment Extension Act | Emergency Management | 2012-02-15 | 2012-02-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 2 | Berry Amendment Extension Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring specified covered items directly related to national security interests (including such items as clothing, footwear, tents, protective equipment, sleep systems, or natural fiber products) that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, except to the extent satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of any such product cannot be procured as and when needed or in a time period that meets U.S. national security needs. Makes this provision inapplicable to covered items that are or that include non-available articles. Allows the Secretary to accept delivery of covered items that contain non-compliant fibers if the total value of non-compliant fibers contained in the end item does not exceed 10% of its total purchase price. Makes additional exceptions for: (1) procurements by vessels in foreign waters, (2) emergency procurements, and (3) purchases for amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold. Requires the Secretary to post a notification on the Internet website maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) known as FedBizOpps and to notify specified congressional committees that an exception has been applied not later than seven days after the award of the contract. Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) each member of DHS's acquisition workforce who regularly participates in textile acquisition receives training on this Act's requirements, and (2) any such training includes comprehensive information on such requirements. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements. | 2019-02-20T23:25:41Z | |
| 112-hr-4020 | 112 | hr | 4020 | Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2012-02-14 | 2012-02-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. | House | Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-10] | CA | D | G000559 | 1 | Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 with respect to development by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of comprehensive criteria designed to encourage adoption of adequate state and local measures for land-management programs in flood-prone areas. Prohibits such criteria from placing prohibitions, restraints, or conditions, including requiring floodproofing or flood damage mitigation activities or related features, upon either new construction or substantial improvement of an agricultural structure in any area having special flood hazards. Requires such criteria, with respect only to structures in certain levee-protected areas, to require any substantial improvement to an existing residential structure to have the lowest floor (including any basement) elevated to or above the base flood level. Requires such criteria to permit a legacy community located in a covered levee-protected area to adopt adequate land use and control measures for: (1) repair or restoration to pre-damaged conditions, or (2) replacement of existing residential and non-residential structures other than repetitive loss structures. Defines "legacy community" as one whose population is less than 2,000 and is located in an area for which a substantial portion of the economy currently is, and historically was, based upon agricultural production. Directs the Administrator to make flood insurance coverage available upon request for: (1) an agricultural structure located in an area having special flood hazards, and (2) structures in covered levee-protected areas. Directs the Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture to establish jointly a task force to report to certain congressional committees on challenges faced by legacy communities located in areas having special flood hazards, including recommendations to: (1) strengthen the economic viability and vitality of such communities, and (2) allow infill development and building expansion. | 2019-11-15T20:53:09Z | |
| 112-hr-4005 | 112 | hr | 4005 | GAPS Act | Emergency Management | 2012-02-09 | 2012-06-29 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-36] | CA | D | H001063 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 30, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Gauging American Port Security Act or the GAPS Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) conduct a study of gaps in U.S. port security and submit to Congress a report (in classified form but with an unclassified annex) that includes a prioritization of such gaps and a plan for addressing them; (2) share relevant information with designated points of contact from federal agencies, state, local, or tribal governments, and port system owners and operators in accordance with rules for the handling of classified information; and (3) help expedite the clearance process if a designated point of contact does not have the necessary security clearance to receive such information. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-4006 | 112 | hr | 4006 | To require the submission of a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at each of the ten international airports in the United States with the largest volume of international travelers to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 2012-02-09 | 2012-02-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. | House | Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-36] | CA | D | H001063 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), acting through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to submit to Congress a plan for ensuring the placement of sufficient CBP officers at each of the 10 U.S. international airports with the largest volume of international travelers. | 2019-11-15T21:11:36Z | |
| 112-hr-3857 | 112 | hr | 3857 | Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act | Emergency Management | 2012-01-31 | 2012-09-13 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Turner, Robert L. [R-NY-9] | NY | R | T000471 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 30, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act - Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to allow grants to eligible public transportation agencies for security improvements to be used for specialized patrol teams, including the sustainment of such teams without fiscal year limitation, as long as the agency applying for grant funds submits a sustainment plan for maintaining in future years the capability or capacity achieved with the funds. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2013. Prohibits more than 50% of such funds from being used for operational costs. | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-s-2039 | 112 | s | 2039 | A bill to allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands. | Emergency Management | 2012-01-26 | 2012-07-23 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 126 - 254 (Roll no. 500). (text: CR H5105) | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 1 | Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to approve the construction of a permanent flood risk reduction levee by a state, local, or tribal government under specified circumstances on land: (1) acquired and deed restricted under hazard mitigation provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and (2) located in North Dakota in a community that is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program on the date on which a state, local, or tribal government requests construction of such a levee and certifies to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers that the community will continue to participate in the Program. Requires such approval if the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers determine, through a process funded entirely by the state, local, or tribal government seeking to construct it, that: (1) construction of the proposed levee would more effectively mitigate against flooding risk than an open floodplain or other flood risk reduction measures; (2) the proposed levee complies with federal, state, and local requirements, including mitigation of adverse impacts and implementation of floodplain management requirements, which shall include an evaluation of whether its construction, operation, and maintenance would continue to meet best available industry standards and practices, would be the most cost-effective measure to protect against the assessed flood risk, and minimizes future costs to the federal government; and (3) such government has provided an adequate maintenance plan that documents the procedures it will use to ensure that the stability, height, and overall integrity of the proposed levee and its structure and systems are maintained. Requires: (1) a state, local, or tribal government that constructs such a levee to submit to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers an annual certification indicating whether such government is in compliance with the maintenance plan; and (2) the Chief to review such certification and d… | 2020-02-14T19:13:56Z | |
| 112-hr-3753 | 112 | hr | 3753 | FIRE Stations Act | Emergency Management | 2011-12-20 | 2012-01-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 0 | Fairness In Restrooms Existing in Stations Act or the FIRE Stations Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) make grants to enable fire stations to establish or upgrade restroom, shower, and changing facilities to create more equitable conditions for women firefighters; and (2) give priority to stations that have chemical facilities, refineries, and other high-risk industries within their jurisdiction. Conditions grant eligibility on submission of an application that demonstrates that: (1) the station has a commitment to increasing the number of women firefighters, and (2) no grant funds will be used to displace personnel. | 2019-11-15T21:41:03Z | |
| 112-hr-3726 | 112 | hr | 3726 | Urban Area Security Initiative Modernization Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-12-16 | 2011-12-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] | OH | R | S001187 | 1 | Urban Area Security Initiative Modernization Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to modify the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to include within the initial assessment of the relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced by each eligible metropolitan area, consideration of each area's past performance, and each area's potential, to contribute to a reduction or mitigation of the relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism faced either within such area or nationally. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider such past performance in allocating homeland security grant funds among states and high-risk urban areas. | 2019-11-15T21:12:42Z | |
| 112-s-2025 | 112 | s | 2025 | Redundant Remapping Reform Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-12-16 | 2011-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] | KS | R | M000934 | 0 | Redundant Remapping Reform Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from updating or publishing a National Flood Insurance Program rate map during a covered period with respect to an area protected by a levee that is undergoing accreditation, planning, construction, or rehabilitation. Instructs the Administrator to publish a notice to be used by owners of qualified levees to disclose to persons affected by such levees. Requires owners of qualified levees to provide such notice to each person identified as affected by the qualified levee. | 2023-01-11T13:22:59Z | |
| 112-hr-3674 | 112 | hr | 3674 | PRECISE Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-12-15 | 2012-09-21 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 501. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3] | CA | R | L000517 | 11 | Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012 or the PRECISE Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to perform necessary activities to facilitate the protection of federal systems and to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators, upon request, in protecting their critical infrastructure information systems, including by: (1) conducting risk assessments and providing technical assistance; (2) assisting in fostering the development of essential information security technologies and capabilities for protecting federal systems and critical infrastructure information systems; (3) assisting in efforts to mitigate communications and information technology supply chain vulnerabilities; (4) supporting nationwide awareness and outreach efforts to educate the public; and (5) conducting exercises, simulations, and other activities designed to support and evaluate the national cyber incident response plan. Directs the Secretary, at the direction of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to: (1) conduct targeted risk assessments and operational evaluations for federal systems, which may include threat, vulnerability, and impact assessments and penetration testing; (2) provide for the use of consolidated intrusion detection, prevention, or other protective capabilities and associated countermeasures for the purpose of protecting federal systems from cybersecurity threats; (3) assess and foster the development of information security technologies and capabilities for use and dissemination through DHS and to be made available across multiple agencies; (4) designate an entity within DHS to receive reports and information about cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities affecting federal systems; and (5) provide incident detection, analysis, mitigation, and response information and remote or on-site technical assistance for federal systems. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, intercept, ret… | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-3672 | 112 | hr | 3672 | Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-12-14 | 2011-12-23 | Became Public Law No: 112-77. | House | Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] | KY | R | R000395 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Disaster Relief - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2012 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Disaster Relief Fund. Makes appropriations for disaster relief to the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers--Civil, for: (1) the Mississippi River and Tributaries for necessary expenses for the repair of damages to federal projects resulting from a major disaster; (2) Operation and Maintenance for necessary expenses to dredge navigation channels in response to, and repair damage to Corps projects resulting from, a major disaster; and (3) Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies for necessary expenses to prepare for flood, hurricane, and other natural disasters and support emergency operations, repair, and other activities authorized by law in response to a major disaster. Title II: Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Social Security Adminstration for continuing disability reviews under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act and for the cost associated with conducting redeterminations of eligibility under title XVI. Title III: General Provision - Provides that each amount appropriated or made available in this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. | 2023-09-06T22:26:45Z | |
| 112-hr-3654 | 112 | hr | 3654 | Allowing Local Emergency Response Technicians to Accept Cellular Texts Act | Emergency Management | 2011-12-13 | 2011-12-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26] | NY | D | H001062 | 5 | Allowing Local Emergency Response Technicians to Accept Cellular Texts Act or the ALERT ACT - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete a rulemaking requiring that if a consumer unsuccessfully attempts to communicate with a public safety answering point by sending a text message to 9-1-1 using a commercial mobile service, the provider of such service will respond with an error message to ensure that the consumer knows that the message has not been received by the answering point and to instruct the consumer on proper steps to reach emergency assistance. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that at least 10% of the federal funds awarded after enactment of this Act for emergency management performance grants authorized by the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 be used to test or implement equipment or services allowing members of the public to send 9-1-1 text messages to obtain emergency assistance. | 2021-09-28T14:20:40Z | |
| 112-hr-3631 | 112 | hr | 3631 | Preserving UASI Capability Gains Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-12-09 | 2011-12-14 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8911) | House | Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27] | NY | D | H001038 | 1 | Preserving Urban Area Security Initiative Capability Gains Act of 2011 or the Preserving UASI Capability Gains Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a competitive grant program to make funding available for preservation of homeland security capabilities achieved by high-risk urban areas that received Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding in FY2009 or FY2010 but were removed from the program thereafter. Directs the Administrator to give priority to grant applications that best: (1) preserve capabilities needed to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the United States; (2) preserve core capabilities developed through previous UASI grant allocations; (3) align with strategies and principles of the National Preparedness Goal, including the promotion of national preparedness; and (4) support capabilities that enhance regional catastrophic planning that could be used nationally through mutual aid agreements. Prohibits any one applicant from receiving more than 7% of the total amount authorized for such grant program. | 2019-11-15T21:13:11Z | |
| 112-hr-3563 | 112 | hr | 3563 | Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-12-06 | 2012-09-20 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496. | House | Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] | FL | R | B001257 | 2 | Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2012 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to modernize and implement the national integrated public alert and warning system, including by: (1) establishing or adapting common alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures; (2) including the capability to adapt the dissemination of information and the content of communications on the basis of geographic location, risks, or personal user preferences and the capability to alert, warn, and provide the equivalent amount of information to individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs; (3) ensuring the conduct of training, tests, and exercises for the system that are incorporated into other training and exercise programs of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (4) ensuring that ongoing training, integrated into the National Incident Management System, for receiving and disseminating public alert and warning system messages utilizing advanced technologies is provided to state, local, tribal, and other homeland security stakeholders; (5) ensuring that the system uses the National Terrorism Advisory System; (6) conducting periodic nationwide tests of the system at least once every three years; and (7) consulting, coordinating, and cooperating with other federal agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to leverage existing alert and warning capabilities. Requires the Secretary to ensure that the system: (1) incorporates redundant and diverse modes to disseminate warning messages to reach the greatest number of individuals; (2) can be adapted to incorporate future technologies; (3) is resilient, secure, and can withstand acts of terrorism and other external attacks; (4) promotes state, local, tribal, and regional partnerships to enhance coordination; (5) is designed to provide alerts that are accessible to the largest portion of the affect… | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-3479 | 112 | hr | 3479 | Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-11-18 | 2012-09-12 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 4 | Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - Title I: Earthquakes - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - (Sec. 103) Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. States that the Program shall be administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Includes among Program activities: (1) researching and developing effective methods, tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by earthquakes to the built environment; and (2) supporting public education and outreach to assist different populations, including individuals and households with special needs, in preparing for and responding to earthquake-related disasters. Includes among NIST's Program responsibilities issuing recommendations to assist in the development of model building codes. Requires USGS to operate a Global Seismographic Network (currently, a National Seismic System). Repeals provisions requiring NIST to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research. Revises provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and requires it to offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of earthquake hazards impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan. (Sec. 104) Requires USGS to utilize the coordination expertise of the lead Program agency to organize investigations to study the implications of an earthquake in the areas of responsibility of each Program agency. Title II: Wind - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011 - (Sec. 203) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to authori… | 2022-03-02T05:39:26Z | |
| 112-hr-3492 | 112 | hr | 3492 | Port Security Grant Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-11-18 | 2011-12-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. | House | Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-36] | CA | D | H001063 | 0 | Port Security Grant Act of 2011 - Extends the authorization of appropriations for the port security grant program through FY2015. | 2019-11-15T21:13:12Z | |
| 112-hr-3272 | 112 | hr | 3272 | National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-10-27 | 2011-11-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] | TX | R | N000182 | 2 | National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Designates the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the entity with primary responsibility for Program planning and coordination. Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Working Group with provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction. Directs the Committee to submit a Strategic Plan for the Program that includes: (1) prioritized goals that will mitigate against the loss of life and property from future windstorms; (2) research objectives to achieve those goals; (3) a description of the role of each Program agency in achieving such goals; (4) the methods by which progress will be assessed; and (5) an explanation of how the Program will foster the transfer of research results into outcomes, such as improved model building codes. Requires the Committee to submit a progress report and to develop a coordinated budget for the Program, to be submitted at the time of the President's annual budget submission. Revises provisions providing for the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction (currently, the National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction) to offer assessments of the Program, including assessments of the priorities of the Strategic Plan. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 2014. Authorizes appropriations to the agencies carrying out the Program for FY2012-FY2014. | 2023-01-11T13:22:02Z | |
| 112-hr-3273 | 112 | hr | 3273 | Port Security Efficiency Act | Emergency Management | 2011-10-27 | 2011-11-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. | House | Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] | VA | R | R000589 | 0 | Port Security Efficiency Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) or of any other department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in assessing the effectiveness of antiterrorism measures maintained at foreign ports and notifying foreign governments of any steps necessary to improve such antiterrorism measures, to treat an assessment conducted by a foreign government or international organization as an assessment by the Secretary, provided that the Secretary certifies that such assessment was conducted in accordance with procedures specified in existing port security laws. Allows the appropriate Secretary to enter into agreements with a foreign government or international organization under which: (1) such governments or organizations may conduct such assessments on behalf of the Secretary or share related information, and (2) the Secretary may conduct such assessments on behalf of such governments or organizations or share related information. Prohibits this Act from: (1) requiring the approprite Secretary to recognize an assessment conducted by a foreign government or international organization, or (2) limiting the discretion or ability of the Secretary to conduct such an assessment. | 2023-01-11T13:22:02Z | |
| 112-hr-3260 | 112 | hr | 3260 | Strengthening Community Safety Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-10-25 | 2011-11-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] | AR | D | R000573 | 1 | Strengthening Community Safety Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make a grant to an eligible first responder agency for the additional costs incurred as a direct result of one or more of its employees who are reservists being placed on active duty. Defines "eligible first responder agency" as one for which the cost of personnel has increased by not less than 5% as a direct result of such employees being placed on active duty and which is not a for-profit organization. Prohibits the Administrator from making a grant for costs relating to an employee being placed on active duty if federal funds are used for that employee's pay or benefits. Limits the total amount of grants made to an eligible first responder agency in any fiscal year to $100,000. Terminates the Administrator's authority to make grants three years after this Act's enactment. Authorizes the use of grant funds for: (1) pay or benefits for an individual hired to replace such an employee that are in addition to any pay and benefits that would have been provided to the deployed employee, (2) overtime expenses for an individual who performs tasks that would have been performed by such an employee, and (3) the costs associated with filling a vacancy created by an employee being placed on active duty. Allows a recipient to use grant funds to cover expenses incurred beginning 90 days before deployment until the date the employee returns to fully paid employment status. Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to reduce funding for FY2011 for grants to private operators providing transportation by an over-the-road bus for security improvements. | 2023-01-11T13:22:02Z | |
| 112-hr-3251 | 112 | hr | 3251 | To ensure that Federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the construction of certain emergency levees is not conditioned on the subsequent dismantlement of those levees, except as provided for in a status certificate, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 2011-10-24 | 2011-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] | MN | R | K000363 | 4 | Prohibits federal assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the construction of a covered levee from being conditioned on its dismantlement, except as provided for in a status certificate. Requires the Chief of Engineers to provide a status certificate for each levee constructed with federal assistance provided under that Act. Defines "covered levee" to mean a levee or similar structure constructed: (1) in response to a major disaster or emergency; and (2) in an area in which at least one other such structure was constructed in response to such a disaster or emergency, and subsequently dismantled, during the 10-year period preceding the date on which the President declares the major disaster or emergency. Defines "status certificate" to mean a written determination by the Chief of Engineers that a levee or similar structure: (1) is constructed in a manner that satisfies standards applicable to a permanent levee or similar structure, is not constructed in a manner that satisfies such standards but there is an adequate plan for improvements to ensure that such standards will be satisfied, or is not constructed in a manner that satisfies such standards and there is no adequate plan for improvements; and (2) may safely remain in place subject to specified conditions and for a specified period. | 2023-01-11T13:22:03Z | |
| 112-hr-3173 | 112 | hr | 3173 | To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center. | Emergency Management | 2011-10-12 | 2012-06-29 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] | LA | R | S001176 | 42 | (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 15, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is urgent that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) application process be reformed by the end of 2012, (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) should promulgate final regulations to require the deployment of TWIC readers as soon as practicable to ensure security, and (3) Port Security Grant Program funds for TWIC projects shall not expire before issuance of the final TWIC reader rule. Directs the Secretary to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a TWIC to require not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center, except in cases in which there are extenuating circumstances requiring more than one such in-person visit. | 2023-01-11T13:22:07Z | |
| 112-hr-3116 | 112 | hr | 3116 | Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-10-06 | 2012-12-21 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] | NY | R | K000210 | 12 | Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 -Title I: Policy, Management, and Efficiency - (Sec. 101) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the position of Under Secretary for Policy, which shall serve as the principal policy advisor to the Secretary of DHS and shall conduct long-range, risk-based, strategic planning for DHS. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of DHS to designate a DHS official to coordinate efforts to counter homegrown violent Islamic extremism in the United States, including the violent ideology of Al Qaeda and its affiliated groups. Requires the designated DHS official to report to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Homeland Security Committees) detailing: (1) departmental strategy and activities to counter homegrown violent Islamic extremism; (2) the division of responsibilities for countering such extremism; (3) the strategy to monitor open source messaging that incites violence, including websites that disseminate videos and other materials calling for violent activities; (4) the number of DHS employees and the amount of funding dedicated by DHS to countering such extremism; (5) the type of DHS-sponsored activities and training for states and local governments for countering such extremism; and (6) the metrics used to measure the effectiveness of DHS programs or activities for countering such extremism. (Sec. 103) Includes as DHS chief operating officers, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Procurement Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Human Capital Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chief Security Officer. Grants the chief operating officers direct authority over their respective counterparts in the components of DHS to ensure that such components comply with the laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies that such officers are responsible for implementing. (Sec. 104) Expands the… | 2023-01-11T13:22:10Z | |
| 112-hr-3140 | 112 | hr | 3140 | Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act | Emergency Management | 2011-10-06 | 2012-06-04 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12] | CA | D | S001175 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to make it a priority to assign DHS officers and intelligence analysts, including from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), to participating state and urban area fusion centers located in high-risk jurisdictions with mass transit systems to enhance security of such systems by assisting law enforcement authorities in identifying, investigating, and otherwise interdicting persons, weapons, and contraband that pose a threat to homeland security. Makes it a primary responsibility of such officers and analysts to create mass transit intelligence products that: (1) assist law enforcement agencies in deploying their resources most efficiently to help detect and interdict terrorists, weapons of mass destruction, and contraband at U.S. mass transit systems; (2) promote more consistent and timely dissemination of mass transit security-relevant information among jurisdictions with such systems; and (3) enhance DHS's situational awareness with respect to the threat of terrorist acts at or involving U.S. mass transit systems. | 2023-01-11T13:22:09Z | |
| 112-hr-3089 | 112 | hr | 3089 | RELIEF Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-10-04 | 2011-10-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5] | CT | D | M001169 | 1 | Rebuilding the Economy and Limiting the Impacts of Expected Flooding Act of 2011 or the RELIEF Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make grants to local governments for flood mitigation projects. Directs the Administrator to give priority to: (1) projects that will resolve the greatest safety and property hazards, and (2) projects with significant capacities for job creation. Allows the Administrator to provide such grant assistance to a local government without regard to its eligibility to receive financial assistance for the project under another federal program. | 2023-01-11T13:22:11Z | |
| 112-hr-3058 | 112 | hr | 3058 | FEMA Flexibility Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-09-23 | 2011-10-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform . | House | Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] | MO | R | L000576 | 4 | FEMA Flexibility Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation with respect to the micropurchase threshold in order to support domestic emergency operations. Prohibits such threshold from exceeding $15,000 in any such deviation. Defines "domestic emergency operation" to mean assistance activities carried out in support of: (1) an emergency or major disaster as defined in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; (2) any occasion for which the Secretary determines federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the United States; or (3) any natural catastrophe or fire, flood, or explosion in the United States that causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance to supplement the efforts and resources of states, local governments, and disaster relief organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:22:20Z | |
| 112-s-1630 | 112 | s | 1630 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-09-23 | 2011-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 1 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2011 - Amends: (1) the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to revise the definition of "major disaster" to include any natural disaster (including a pandemic), act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster (currently, any natural catastrophe or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion) that meets the specified criteria; and (2) the Stafford Act and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to define "recovery" as the process of restoring, reshaping, and enhancing the resiliency of the physical, social, cultural, economic, and natural environments and services, government institutions, and the well-being of affected individuals. Amends the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to direct: (1) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure the preparedness of federal agencies to respond to and support recovery from a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster by specified means; and (2) the head of each federal agency with major responsibilities under the National Response Framework or the National Disaster Recovery Framework to designate a senior official to ensure that the agency is prepared to execute response and recovery responsibilities and to coordinate response and recovery activities with the Administrator. Amends the Stafford Act to authorize the President to declare a catastrophic disaster if: (1) a catastrophic incident has occurred; (2) the President has declared a major disaster relating to that incident in a state; (3) the state has requested that the President declare a catastrophic disaster; (4) an independent panel of experts has issued a recommendation to the President concerning whether a catastrophic disaster should be declared; and (5) the total estimated amount of federal assistance to support response, recovery, and mitigation costs related to the catastrophic incident exceeds $1 billion. Requires the President, immediately following… | 2023-01-11T13:22:15Z | |
| 112-hr-3005 | 112 | hr | 3005 | Helping Devastated Farmers Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-09-21 | 2011-09-21 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-21] | NY | D | T000469 | 6 | Helping Devastated Farmers Act of 2011 - Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for FY2011 for expenses resulting from any event occurring in 2011 that is designated as a major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for: (1) the Farm Service Agency's Emergency Conservation Program, and (2) the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Designates each amount made available by this Act as emergency spending. | 2023-01-11T13:22:22Z | |
| 112-hr-2919 | 112 | hr | 2919 | Community Shelter Protection Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-09-14 | 2012-12-20 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517. | House | Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] | AL | R | B000013 | 8 | Community Shelter Protection Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from requiring an educational institution (elementary or secondary school that is provided FEMA assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act) to reimburse FEMA for the market value of a covered temporary tornado shelter facility (a structure designed to protect children from a tornado that is constructed or acquired with federal financial assistance). | 2023-01-11T13:22:24Z | |
| 112-hr-2903 | 112 | hr | 2903 | FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-09-13 | 2012-09-20 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-19] | CA | R | D000612 | 2 | FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Title I: Reauthorization of FEMA and Modernization of Integrated Public Alert and Warning System - (Sec. 101) Amends the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to authorize appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for FY2012-FY2014 for salaries and expenses. (Sec. 102) Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of FEMA to modernize and implement the integrated public alert and warning system of the United States to ensure that the President is able, under all conditions, to alert governmental authorities and the civilian population in areas endangered by disasters, including by: (1) establishing common alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures for such system; (2) including in such system the capability to adapt the distribution and content of communications on the basis of geographic location, risks, or personal user preferences and to alert individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs; (3) ensuring that training, tests, and exercises are conducted for such system; (4) establishing and integrating into the National Incident Management System a comprehensive and periodic training program to instruct and educate federal, state, tribal, and local government officials in the use of the Common Alerting Protocol enabled Emergency Alert System; (5) conducting nationwide tests of the system at least every three years; and (6) ensuring that the system is resilient, secure, and can withstand acts of terrorism and other external attacks. Requires the system to: (1) incorporate multiple communications technologies, (2) be designed to incorporate future technologies for communicating directly with the public to provide alerts to the largest portion of the affected population feasible and to improve the ability of remote areas to receive alerts, (3) promote local and regional partnerships to enhance community preparedness and re… | 2023-01-11T13:22:25Z | |
| 112-hr-2904 | 112 | hr | 2904 | Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-09-13 | 2011-09-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-19] | CA | R | D000612 | 3 | Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2011 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to direct the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to modernize and implement the integrated U.S. public alert and warning system to ensure that the President can alert governmental authorities and the civilian population in areas endangered by disasters. Directs the Administrator, consistent with the final recommendations of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Advisory Committee (established by this Act), to: (1) establish common alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures for such system; (2) include in such system the capability to adapt the distribution and content of communications on the basis of geographic location, risks, or personal user preferences and to alert individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency; and (3) ensure that training, tests, and exercises are conducted for such system. Requires the system to: (1) incorporate multiple communications technologies; (2) be designed to incorporate future technologies for communicating directly with the public, to provide alerts to the largest portion of the affected population feasible, including nonresident visitors and tourists, and to improve the ability of remote areas to receive alerts; (3) promote local and regional partnerships to enhance community preparedness and response; and (4) provide redundant alert mechanisms. | 2023-01-11T13:22:25Z | |
| 112-hr-2907 | 112 | hr | 2907 | Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act | Emergency Management | 2011-09-13 | 2011-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 0 | Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to: (1) issue regulations, directives, or other appropriate measures to implement requirements directing airport perimeter screening of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment before entry into a secured airport area; and (2) set a schedule for requiring airports to update their airport security plans to comply with such perimeter screening requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire the necessary number of passenger and baggage screeners to ensure aviation security. | 2023-01-11T13:22:25Z | |
| 112-hr-2890 | 112 | hr | 2890 | To expand homeland security at public water systems and treatment works by allowing the Secretary of Homeland Security to include these facilities in the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program. | Emergency Management | 2011-09-12 | 2011-09-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. | House | Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C001085 | 0 | Amends the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 to repeal provisions prohibiting the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from applying regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for the security of chemical facilities and requiring vulnerability assessments and the development and implementation of site security plans to public water systems or treatment works. Directs the President to delegate to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to apply such regulations to such systems and works. Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance regarding compliance with such regulations to any facility or works operator. | 2023-01-11T13:22:25Z | |
| 112-hr-2894 | 112 | hr | 2894 | Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act | Emergency Management | 2011-09-12 | 2011-09-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 0 | Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to award up to 100 grants for task forces (two or more fire services that collectively consist of at least 50 firefighting personnel, operating under a cooperative agreement to coordinate incident response) each fiscal year for: (1) salary and benefits to hire firefighting personnel, (2) training, (3) equipment or support systems, (4) communications between task force members and a local police department or hospital or with any other appropriate governmental or private sector entity, and (5) compatibility and interoperability of training and equipment.Requires the Administrator to give priority to task forces serving geographic areas that have a high population density or that are located within 50 miles of: (1) a nuclear power facility; (2) a large facility that produces, treats, or refines chemicals or petroleum products; (3) a business district of national significance; or (4) a location with one or more critical infrastructures.Requires grantees to obtain non-federal matching funds of at least 55% of the amount awarded by the Administrator for each fiscal year. | 2023-01-11T13:22:25Z | |
| 112-hr-2849 | 112 | hr | 2849 | Disability Integration and Coordination Improvement Act | Emergency Management | 2011-09-07 | 2011-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 7 | Disability Integration and Coordination Improvement Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) establish an Office of Disability Integration and Coordination; (2) use such Office to implement strategies and activities in support of the responsibilities of the Disability Coordinator, who shall serve as the head of the Office; and (3) establish specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant performance measures for the Office, including to ensure the integration of people with disabilities into emergency, preparedness, protection, mitigation, evacuation, sheltering, transition, resiliency, and recovery plans. | 2023-01-11T13:22:26Z | |
| 112-hr-2850 | 112 | hr | 2850 | Communication and Alert Maintenance Program for Early Response Act | Emergency Management | 2011-09-07 | 2011-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] | CA | D | R000581 | 1 | Communication and Alert Maintenance Program for Early Response Act or CAMPER Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) provide technical assistance to a state or local government to develop and implement an emergency notification system to warn persons using public recreational lands administered by such government of emergency situations, and (2) make grants to state and local governments to procure and install such systems. Limits a grant to $100,000. Requires a recipient to match not less than 5% of the federal funds provided. Authorizes the Secretary to establish conditions under which the cost-sharing requirement may be reduced or waived. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees, for each fiscal year such assistance is provided, regarding: (1) the state of preparedness of state park and recreation departments to provide adequate emergency notification, and (2) recommendations for appropriate additional legislative action. | 2023-01-11T13:22:26Z | |
| 112-hr-2764 | 112 | hr | 2764 | WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-08-01 | 2012-06-04 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7] | PA | R | M001181 | 5 | WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2012 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) support homeland security-focused intelligence analysis of terrorist actors, their claims, and their plans to conduct attacks involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials against the nation and of global biological threats, including global infectious disease, public health, food, agricultural, and veterinary issues, through activities such as engagement of international partners; (2) support homeland security-focused risk analysis and risk assessments of such homeland security hazards by providing relevant quantitative and nonquantitative threat information; (3) leverage homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts with respect to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack; and (4) share information and provide tailored analytical support on these threats to state, local, and tribal authorities as well as other national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders. Requires the Office to coordinate with other DHS components, the Intelligence Community, and federal, state, local, and tribal authorities where appropriate and enable such entities to provide recommendations on optimal information sharing mechanisms and on how they can provide information to DHS.Directs the Secretary of DHS to report annually on: (1) intelligence and information sharing activities to counter the threat from weapons of mass destruction, and (2) DHS's activities in accordance with relevant intelligence strategies.Requires the Secretary to ensure that homeland security information analyzed by DHS concerning terrorist threats is provided to state, local, and private entities and the public. | 2023-01-11T13:22:33Z | |
| 112-hr-2658 | 112 | hr | 2658 | Federal Protective Service Reform and Enhancement Act | Emergency Management | 2011-07-26 | 2011-07-28 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3] | CA | R | L000517 | 0 | Federal Protective Service Reform and Enhancement Act - Revises provisions governing the Federal Protective Service (FPS) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (currently, FPS is a component of of the National Protection and Programs Directorate of DHS). Declares FPS's mission to be to secure all facilities and surrounding federal property under its protection and to safeguard all occupants. Requires the Director of FPS to: (1) report to the Under Secretary responsible for critical infrastructure; (2) establish a training program for all FPS employees and security guards hired by contract; (3) ensure effective coordination and liaison with other law enforcement agencies regarding threats to FPS-protected facilities; (4) conduct a security risk assessment for each such facility; (5) inspect and patrol such facilities for the purpose of detecting terrorist or criminal activity and determining compliance with federal security standards; (6) ensure that each facility has and carries out adequate plans for emergency situations; (7) ensure the effective operation of security countermeasures for such facilities; and (8) ensure that background investigations are conducted for contract guards and building service contractors. Directs the Secretary of DHS to: (1) ensure that security personnel are provided training in terrorism prevention, (2) report annually with estimates of FPS staffing needs for the next five-year period, and (3) submit a five-year budget outlook and strategic plan for FPS. Directs the Under Secretary to: (1) manage risk by utilizing and maintaining a risk assessment tool and centralized database in order to conduct facility security risk assessments, track contract guard posts, and validate contract guard certifications; and (2) issue and implement a list of items, including component parts, that are prohibited from being brought into facilities protected by FPS unless an exemption is granted. Requires the Director to: (1) establish minimum training and annual certification requirements for al… | 2023-01-11T13:22:42Z | |
| 112-s-1418 | 112 | s | 1418 | Emergency Management Assistance Compact Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-07-26 | 2011-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000590 | 1 | Emergency Management Assistance Compact Act of 2011 - Amends the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to authorize the use of Emergency Management Assistance Compact grants to: (1) educate emergency response providers by offering training materials and courses relating to the Compact; (2) conduct exercises regarding deployments under the Compact and related procedures; (3) establish a system for tracking resources deployed under the Compact; and (4) conduct after-action assessments, prepare reports, and carry out recommendations in response to large-scale activations, as determined appropriate by Compact administrators. Authorizes appropriations for Compact grants for FY2012-FY2016. | 2023-01-11T13:22:36Z | |
| 112-hr-2623 | 112 | hr | 2623 | 9/11 Commission Review Act | Emergency Management | 2011-07-22 | 2011-07-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] | NY | R | K000210 | 1 | 9/11 Commission Review Act - Establishes in the legislative branch a National Commission to Review the National Response Since the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. Directs the Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the implementation of the recommendations proposed in the report issued by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) and to: (1) assess the progress and challenges in carrying out such recommendations; (2) analyze the trends of domestic terror attacks since the attacks of September 11, 2001, including the growing influence of domestic radicalization and how federal, state, and local agencies can deter and mitigate it; (3) investigate whether there is evidence of any conduct, relationships, or other factors which served to contribute to, facilitate, support, or assist the hijackers who carried out the attacks that was not considered by the 9/11 Commission; and (4) provide additional recommendations with regard to U.S. homeland security protection, interagency intelligence sharing, and counterterrorism policy. | 2023-01-11T13:22:43Z | |
| 112-s-1349 | 112 | s | 1349 | A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to clarify the effective date of policies covering properties affected by floods in progress. | Emergency Management | 2011-07-12 | 2011-07-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] | NE | R | J000291 | 7 | Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to state that, if a flood has commenced or is in progress before expiration of the 30-day waiting period before a new or modified flood insurance policy becomes effective, the insurance coverage shall take effect upon the expiration of such 30-day period. Allows coverage for damage occurring after expiration of the waiting period, however, only if the property has not suffered damage or loss as a result of such flood before the waiting period expires. | 2023-01-11T13:22:38Z | |
| 112-hr-2463 | 112 | hr | 2463 | Border Security Technology Innovation Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-07-08 | 2011-07-13 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House | Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] | TX | R | H000067 | 13 | Border Security Technology Innovation Act of 2011 - Directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that any federal government interagency or intra-agency agreement entered into by the Under Secretary to develop and transition new technology explicitly characterizes the requirements, expected use, and concept of operations for that technology. Changes the termination date for DHS's Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee to December 31, 2014.Directs the Comptroller General to assess the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.Requires: (1) the Secretary of DHS and the Director of the Joint Planning and Development Office to continue to research and develop technologies to permit routine operation of unmanned aerial vehicles, including autonomously piloted drones, within the national airspace for border and maritime security missions without any degradation of existing levels of safety for all national airspace system users; (2) the Secretary to coordinate with the Director to enter into pilot projects in designated test ranges in sparsely populated, low-density air traffic airspace to conduct research, experiments, and data collection in order to accelerate the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system as part of that Office's research activities; (3) the Under Secretary to continue to research and develop technologies to permit detection of near surface voids, such as tunnels, with an emphasis on technologies with real time capability; and (4) the Secretary to coordinate with other federal agencies and ensure the integration of such activities with relevant efforts of such other agencies and DHS's Centers of Excellence Program.Directs the Under Secretary, in coordination with: (1) the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to continue a joint research and development program on anti-counterfeit technologies and standards; and (2) the Com… | 2023-01-11T13:22:47Z | |
| 112-hr-2455 | 112 | hr | 2455 | Humanitarian Aid for Americans Act | Emergency Management | 2011-07-07 | 2011-07-07 | Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | R000588 | 0 | Humanitarian Aid for Americans Act - Prohibits any appropriation during calendar year 2011 or 2012 for disaster assistance from being: (1) counted for any budgetary purpose of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 or of any rule of either chamber, or (2) required to be accompanied by any budgetary offset. | 2023-01-11T13:22:48Z | |
| 112-sres-229 | 112 | sres | 229 | A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the United States. | Emergency Management | 2011-07-07 | 2011-07-07 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4458-4459; text as passed Senate: CR S4458-4459; text of measure as introduced: CR S4455) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] | CO | D | U000038 | 12 | Recognizes the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain wildfires and protect lives, homes, natural resources, and rural economies throughout the United States. Encourages: (1) people and government officials to express appreciation to those serving in the firefighting services, (2) people and communities to be diligent in preventing and preparing for wildfires, and (3) people to keep in their thoughts those who have experienced loss as a result of wildfire. | 2019-02-20T22:48:13Z | |
| 112-s-1284 | 112 | s | 1284 | A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates. | Emergency Management | 2011-06-28 | 2011-06-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4160-4161) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 0 | Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to: (1) make communities that reconstruct and improve flood protection systems (in addition to constructing them) eligible for premium flood insurance rates under such Act; and (2) allow entities that own, operate, maintain, or repair flood protection systems (instead of a federal agency) to determine whether a flood protection system is restorable. | 2023-01-11T13:22:51Z | |
| 112-s-1282 | 112 | s | 1282 | National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Enhancement Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-06-27 | 2011-06-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Enhancement Act of 2011 - Requires the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the SUNY (State University of New York) National Center for Security and Preparedness. | 2023-01-11T13:22:52Z | |
| 112-hr-2356 | 112 | hr | 2356 | WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-06-24 | 2012-11-30 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 510. | House | Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | P000096 | 10 | WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2012 - Title I: A National Biodefense Enterprise - (Sec. 101) Requires the President to assign a member of the National Security Council as Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense to: (1) serve as the President's principal advisor regarding coordination of federal biodefense policy; (2) identify inefficiencies in existing biodefense activities and the actions necessary to overcome them; (3) lead the development of a coordinated National Biodefense Plan, a coordinated National Biosurveillance Strategy, and a coordinated national research and development strategy and implementation plan for microbial forensics; (4) oversee, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the development of a comprehensive cross-cutting biodefense budget analysis to inform prioritization of resources and ensure that biodefense challenges are adequately addressed; and (5) conduct ongoing oversight and evaluation of implementation of federal biodefense activities by relevant government agencies. (Sec. 102) Directs the Special Assistant to submit to the President and update as necessary a National Biodefense Plan that: (1) defines the scope and purpose of a national biodefense capability; (2) identifies biological risks to the nation and activities and tasks to be performed to address them; (3) defines organizational roles, responsibilities, and coordination of federal, state, local, and tribal authorities with respect to such activities and tasks; (4) defines research and development needs for improving the capacity for threat awareness and prevention, protection, response, and recovery; (5) identifies biodefense assets, interdependencies, and capability gaps; (6) provides goals and performance measures; (7) identifies resource and investment needs; (8) integrates and supports the strategies outlined in Presidential Policy Directives 2 and 8 and Homeland Security Presidential Directives 5, 9, 10, 18, and 21, the National Biosurveillance Strategy, and the … | 2022-03-02T16:39:41Z | |
| 112-hr-2330 | 112 | hr | 2330 | National Flood Research and Education Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-06-23 | 2011-07-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. | House | Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] | IA | D | L000565 | 1 | National Flood Research and Education Act of 2011 - Establishes within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) an Office of Flood Research and Policy, headed by a Director. Requires the Director to: (1) establish and oversee a National Flood Research and Education Consortium; (2) make recommendations and identify best practices for predicting, preventing, and minimizing flooding and its effects; (3) establish and maintain a page on the NOAA website; (4) select an institution of higher education to serve as the Lead Partner Institution (LPI) to head the Consortium and additional institutions to participate in the Consortium; and (5) review applications that have been approved by LPI and award grants for demonstration projects to implement such recommendations and best practices or to test techniques, strategies, technologies, methods, tools, and models for predicting, preventing, and minimizing flooding and its effects. Requires each member of the Consortium to conduct research, and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, on flooding, flood prevention, and other flood-related issues. Directs LPI to: (1) establish a center to plan, coordinate, and facilitate research and information sharing among Consortium members; (2) review and approve grant applications; (3) oversee demonstration projects funded by grant awards; and (4) establish and maintain a website for the Consortium. | 2022-02-03T05:53:40Z | |
| 112-hr-2269 | 112 | hr | 2269 | Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 39 | Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2016 the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. Modifies the scope of the AFG program, including by permitting the use of grant funds for volunteer, non-fire service emergency medical services organizations and for certifying fire and building inspectors employed by a fire department or serving as a volunteer building inspector with a fire department. Prohibits providing program funds to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or allied organizations. Increases: (1) funding for fire prevention and firefighter safety programs, and (2) maximum AFG grant amounts. Lowers matching and maintenance of expenditure requirements and authorizes the Administrator of FEMA to waive or reduce such requirements for applicants facing demonstrated economic hardship. Revises grant allocation requirements to require 25% of grant amounts for a fiscal year to be allocated to each of: (1) career fire departments, (2) volunteer fire departments, and (3) combination fire departments. Requires remaining amounts to be awarded on a competitive basis among such fire departments. Revises grant limits based on jurisdiction populations. Sets forth new limits on awards to state fire training academies. Limits grant amounts used to obtain training to training that complies with applicable national voluntary consensus standards. Amends SAFER program provisions to: (1) limit the period of program grants to three years; (2) require grantees to commit to retaining firefighters hired for the entire grant period, with an economic hardship exception; and (3) limit to 80% the portion of the cost of hiring firefighters for each fiscal year that may be provided under a grant. Directs the Administrator of FEMA to make grants directly to c… | 2019-11-15T21:44:17Z | |
| 112-hr-2265 | 112 | hr | 2265 | FEMA Recoupment Fairness Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-06-21 | 2011-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House | Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | R000588 | 1 | FEMA Recoupment Fairness Act of 2011 - Directs the President to forgo recoupment of liabilities to the United States relating to assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to individuals and households in relation to a major disaster declared by the President between August 28, 2005, and December 31, 2010, if: (1) such assistance was provided based on an error by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and (2) there was no fault on behalf of the recipient with respect to the error, including fraud, presentation of a false claim, or misrepresentation by the recipient or any party having an interest in the claim. Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to specified congressional committees a report assessing the cost-effectiveness of the efforts of FEMA to recoup erroneous assistance provided for such a major disaster or other catastrophic incident. | 2022-02-03T06:03:05Z | |
| 112-hr-2069 | 112 | hr | 2069 | Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-06-01 | 2011-06-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-21] | FL | R | D000600 | 42 | Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2011 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to increase the maximum total of contributions for a major disaster by an amount equal to 4% of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made under the Act, if at the time of a declaration of a major disaster the affected state has in effect and is actively enforcing an approved state building code. Requires a state, to be eligible for the increased federal share, to submit its state building code to the President for approval.Directs the President to approve a state building code submitted upon determining that it: (1) is consistent with the most recent version of a nationally recognized model building code, (2) has been adopted by the state within six years of the most recent version of the nationally recognized code, and (3) uses the nationally recognized code as a minimum standard.Requires the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to set appropriate standards for the periodic update, resubmittal, and approval of state building codes, consistent with similar mitigation planning requirements under the Stafford Act.Authorizes the use by states and local governments of technical and financial assistance to implement predisaster hazard mitigation measures to establish and operate a building department and carry out enforcement activities to implement an approved state building code.Directs the President, in determining whether to provide technical and financial assistance to a state or local government, to take into account the extent to which that government is carrying out activities to implement an approved state building code. | 2022-03-02T15:16:58Z | |
| 112-hr-2078 | 112 | hr | 2078 | Homeowners Flood Insurance Awareness Act | Emergency Management | 2011-06-01 | 2011-07-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. | House | Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] | IA | D | L000565 | 0 | Homeowners Flood Insurance Awareness Act - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publicize determinations of proposed flood elevations (including during the 90-day period for appeals) by notifying: (1) a prominent local television and radio station, and (2) each Member of the House of Representatives and each Senator that represents any part of such community. Requires the Administrator to extend the 90-day period for appeals for 90 additional days if an affected community certifies that it: (1) believes there are property owners or lessees in the community who are unaware of such period for appeals, and (2) will use such extension to notify affected property owners or lessees of the period for appeals and the opportunity to appeal the proposed determinations. Allows reimbursement of expenses for the services of surveyors, engineers, or similar services (but not legal services) incurred in effecting a successful petition to dispute the designation of a property as being located in an area with a special flood hazard. Directs the Administrator to: (1) revise annually each flood insurance rate map to permanently remove any property whose owner or lessee (or a community) successfully petitions to remove the designation of such property as being located in an area with a special flood hazard, and (2) ensure that each such map indicates no history of such property being designated as located in a special flood hazard area. | 2019-11-15T20:53:46Z | |
| 112-hr-2017 | 112 | hr | 2017 | Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 | Emergency Management | 2011-05-26 | 2011-09-30 | Became Public Law No: 112-33. | House | Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] | AL | R | A000055 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 26, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2012. (Sec. 101) Makes appropriations for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2011 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 (division A of Public Law 112-10); and (2) the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (division B of Public Law 112-10). Reduces the rate for operations by 1.503%. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this Act for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) new production of items not funded for production in FY2011 or prior years; (2) the increase in production rates above those sustained with FY2011 funds; or (3) the initiation, resumption, or continuation of any project, activity, operation, or organization for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during FY2011. Bars the use of DOD appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this Act to initiate multi-year procurements utilizing advance procurement funding for economic order quantity procurement unless specifically appropriated later. (Sec. 104) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds, or authority granted by this Act to initiate or resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during FY2011. (Sec. 106) Provides funding under this Act until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2012 without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) October 4, 2011. (Sec. 111) Continues through October 4, 2011, certain activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in FY2011… | 2023-09-06T22:27:35Z | |
| 112-s-1118 | 112 | s | 1118 | FEMA Common Sense and Cost Effectiveness Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-05-26 | 2011-05-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 10 | FEMA Common Sense and Cost Effectiveness Act of 2011 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to authorize the construction and maintenance of levees on property acquired under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) hazard mitigation grant programs, including: (1) a levee that is federally owned and operated; (2) a permanent levee that is federally constructed and nonfederally operated and maintained; (3) a levee that is federally constructed as a nonpermanent levee, that a nonfederal entity desires to operate and maintain as a permanent levee, and the owners of which are participating in, or, in a specified period after the date on which the levee is constructed, will begin participating in, the emergency response to natural disasters program; and (4) a nonfederal levee the owners of which are participating in the program. Authorizes an application to construct or maintain a levee on acquired lands to be denied if the levee poses a significant threat of harm to downstream communities. | 2019-02-20T23:09:02Z | |
| 112-hr-1953 | 112 | hr | 1953 | To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 2011-05-24 | 2011-05-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] | WV | D | R000011 | 11 | Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the Chief Executive of an affected Indian tribal government (the person recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as the chief elected administrative officer of that government) to submit a request for a declaration by the President that, consistent with requirements of that Act, a major disaster or emergency exists. Provides that: (1) in implementing assistance authorized by the President in response to such requests, references to "state" and "governor" shall mean "Indian tribal government" (the governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994) and the Chief Executive of an affected Indian tribal government; and (2) nothing in this Act shall prohibit a tribal government from receiving such assistance through a presidential declaration at the request of a state if the President does not make a declaration under this Act for the same incident. Requires any non-federal contributions of less than $200,000 required under such Act to be paid by an Indian tribal government to be waived. Allows any required non-federal contribution more than $200,000 to be adjusted or waived in accordance with criteria established by the President. | 2022-03-02T15:16:58Z | |
| 112-sres-182 | 112 | sres | 182 | A resolution expressing the condolences of the United States to the victims of the devastating tornadoes that touched down in the South in April 2011, commending the resiliency of the people of the affected States, including the people of the States of Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and committing to stand by the people affected in the relief and recovery efforts. | Emergency Management | 2011-05-12 | 2011-05-12 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2970-2971; text of measure as introduced: CR S2957-2958) | Senate | Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] | AL | R | S001141 | 9 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, homes, and livelihoods in the storms and tornadoes of April 2011 and extends wishes for a full recovery for those who were injured. Commends the resiliency of the people of the affected states, including Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by them. Extends thanks to the forecasters, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and medical personnel who took quick action to provide warnings, aid, and comfort to the victims. | 2022-02-03T05:54:26Z | |
| 112-hr-1766 | 112 | hr | 1766 | Local Disaster Contracting Fairness Act of 2011 | Emergency Management | 2011-05-05 | 2011-05-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform . | House | Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7] | LA | R | B001255 | 0 | Local Disaster Contracting Fairness Act of 2011- Prohibits the head of an executive agency from entering into an agreement for debris removal or demolition services in connection with natural disaster reconstruction efforts unless the agreement specifies that: (1) all of the work under the contract will be performed by the prime contractor or one or more subcontractors at one tier under the contract; (2) any work performed under the contract by subcontractors will be performed by local subcontractors, except to the extent that local subcontractors are not available to perform any such work; (3) the prime contractor will act as the project manager or construction manager for the contract; and (4) the prime contractor has primary responsibility for managing all work under the contract and will be paid a certain percentage of the overall value of the contract as sole compensation for assuming the risk associated with such responsibility. Requires the agency head, in entering into an agreement for debris removal or demolition services in connection with natural disaster reconstruction efforts, to give preference in the source selection process to each offeror who certifies that any work that is to be performed under the contract by subcontractors will be performed by local subcontractors. | 2019-11-15T21:11:07Z |
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