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Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2009 [HB-2591]
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Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2009 - 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 under all conditions. Directs the Administrator, consistent with the final recommendations of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 05/22/2009
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Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2009 [HB-245]
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Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2009 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), consistent with the representations made by digital audio radio satellite service licensees that digital audio radio satellite service would be a national service, to revise its regulations to provide that digital audio radio satellite service (DARSS): (1) licensees shall not provide services that are locally differentiated or that result in programming being delivered to consumers in one geographic market that is different from programming
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications, Technology, And The Internet. on 01/14/2009
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Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 [HB-2160]
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Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) study the uses and capabilities of amateur radio communications in emergencies and disaster relief; (2) use the expertise of the American Radio Relay League in the study; and (3) report to Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications, Technology, And The Internet. on 05/01/2009
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Electronic Life Safety and Security Systems Federal Background Check Act of 2009 [HB-1939]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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[National Security ]
Electronic Life Safety and Security Systems Federal Background Check Act of 2009 - Directs the Attorney General to establish a method to permit employers in the electronic life safety and security systems installation and monitoring industry to access criminal history records and other information to conduct background checks of prospective employees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bob Goodlatte
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/26/2009
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To amend the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to extend the interoperable emergency communications grant program through fiscal year 2012. [HB-1819]
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Amends the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to extend through FY2012 (under current law, through FY2010) the requirement that the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce make payments from the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund for a grant program to assist public safety agencies in the the acquisition of, deployment of, or training for the use of interoperable communications equipment that utilizes reallocated public safety spectrum for radio communication.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
For Further Action, See H.r. 3633. on 10/08/2009
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act [HB-1796]
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[Public Safety ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Housing ]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act - Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act (the Act) to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to publish the American National Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (American National Standard ANSI/UL 2034) and the American National Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (ANSI/UL 2075) as mandatory consumer product safety standards. Requires the Underwriters Laboratories to notify the CPSC when either such standard is revised and to incorporate the revision
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 08/05/2010
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Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act [HB-1697]
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Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act - Establishes the Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security (Office) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to appoint a Director to head the Office.Prescribes the Secretary's and the Director's duties of coordination, infrastructure and equipment readiness, training, and inclusion of Indian tribes in homeland security preparedness.Requires the Secretary to treat Indian tribes as states, as appropriate, for the purpose
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Management, Investigations, And Oversight. on 03/30/2009
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Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 [HB-1485]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Tourism ]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 - Sets forth cruise vessel security and safety requirements concerning: (1) vessel design and construction; (2) crew access to passenger staterooms; (3) log book entry and reporting of deaths, missing individuals, and alleged crimes; (4) a database of crewmembers terminated due to commission of a crime; (5) maintenance of rape kits on board; (6) crime scene investigation training and certification for vessel crewmembers; (7) video surveillance to monitor crime; and (8) posting of certain safety information.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 03/13/2009
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Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 [HB-1262]
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[Water ]
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Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - Title I: Water Quality Financing - Subtitle A: Technical and Management Assistance - (Sec. 1101) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act [CWA]) to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make grants to nonprofit organizations to provide: (1) technical assistance to rural and small municipalities and tribal governments for planning, developing, and financing eligible state water pollution control revolving fund projects; (2) technical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/16/2009
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Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 [HB-121]
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Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2007 [sic] - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a State and Regional First Responder Grant Program under which the Secretary may make grants to states and eligible regional entities on the basis of the threat to a state or region's population and critical infrastructure, as determined by the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/09/2009
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Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2009 [HB-1187]
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Smarter Funding for All of America's Homeland Security Act of 2009 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a State and Regional First Responder Grant Program under which the Secretary may make grants to states and eligible regional entities on the basis of the threat to a state or region's population and critical infrastructure, as determined by the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary, to evaluate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Communications, Preparedness, And Response. on 03/02/2009
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The Heroes Act [HB-8406]
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Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/29/2020
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Keep America Secure Act [HB-8309]
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To authorize certain authorities of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 09/18/2020
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NFIP RISC Act of 2020 National Flood Insurance Program Reporting on Impact to Seaboards and Counties Act of 2020 [HB-8311]
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Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to, prior to implementing any chargeable premium rate for National Flood Insurance Program coverage related to a change in flood-risk assessment methodology, report on this change.
Sponsored by: Rep. Max Rose
Introduced In House on 09/17/2020
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Emergency Flood Response Act [HB-8071]
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To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish an emergency flood activity pilot program to assist flood response efforts in response to a levee failure or potential levee failure, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 08/19/2020
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CAHOOTS Act Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets Act [HB-7961]
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Allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-use disorder crisis outside of a facility setting. Among other requirements, such services must be (1) provided by multidisciplinary teams composed of behavioral health professionals who are trained in trauma care and de-escalation techniques, (2) available 24-7, and (3) voluntary for the individual experiencing the mental health or substance-use disorder crisis. The bill provides an enhanced
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 08/07/2020
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CAHOOTS Act Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets Act [S.4441]
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Allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-use disorder crisis outside of a facility setting. Among other requirements, such services must be (1) provided by multidisciplinary teams composed of behavioral health professionals who are trained in trauma care and de-escalation techniques, (2) available 24-7, and (3) voluntary for the individual experiencing the mental health or substance-use disorder crisis. The bill provides an enhanced
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 08/05/2020
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support During COVID–19 Act [HB-7893]
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Requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states and territories for outreach, treatment, and other activities to address increased mental health and substance abuse issues associated with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bryan Steil
Introduced In House on 07/31/2020
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DIGITAL Reservations Act Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act [S.4331]
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[Native American Affairs ]
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Grants Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations with exclusive rights to all available or unlicensed electromagnetic spectrum over their tribal lands and prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking specified actions related to spectrum licenses over tribal lands. It also requires the FCC to establish a fund to support tribal access to broadband and telecommunications services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/27/2020
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DIGITAL Reservations Act Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act [HB-7774]
[Telecommunications ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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Grants Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations with exclusive rights to all available or unlicensed electromagnetic spectrum over their tribal lands and prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking specified actions related to spectrum licenses over tribal lands. It also requires the FCC to establish a fund to support tribal access to broadband and telecommunications services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ed Case
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 08/21/2020