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An Act Making Appropriations for Law Enforcement and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2131] [Law Enforcement ] [Science ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Aerospace ] [Budget and Spending ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ]
An Act Making Appropriations for Law Enforcement and for Other Purposes, 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to: the Department of Commerce; the Department of Justice (DOJ); science agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF); the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 250. on 10/06/2015

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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2130] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [Science ] [Law Enforcement ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Environmental ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Disaster Relief ]
An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Department of Homeland Security, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/06/2015

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Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015 [S.2109] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ]
Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: develop and implement an integrated plan to control and reduce administrative costs incurred by FEMA in support of the delivery of assistance for major disasters; compare the costs and benefits of tracking the administrative cost data for major disasters by the public assistance, individual assistance, hazard mitigation, and mission assignment programs; track such information; and clarify FEMA guidance and minimum documentation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Johnson Became Public Law No: 114-132. (txt | Pdf) on 02/29/2016

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PREPARE Act of 2015 Prepare, Ready, Equip, and Prevent Areas at Risk of Emergency Wildfires Act of 2015 [S.1997] [Disaster Relief ] [Environmental ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Water ] [Climate Change ] [Community Development ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
PREPARE Act of 2015 Prepare, Ready, Equip, and Prevent Areas at Risk of Emergency Wildfires Act of 2015 Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a pilot program to make grants to states or Indian tribal governments for wildfire mitigation. Permits a grant to be used: (1) to reduce the use of fuels that may contribute to catastrophic wildfires in high-risk areas; (2) to invest in personnel, organizations, vehicles, and other equipment to conduct (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 08/05/2015

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1619] [National Security ] [Immigration ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Science ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Aerospace ] [Public Health ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides 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) Analysis and Operations, and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to submit to Congress a comprehensive plan for implementation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Hoeven Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hoeven. With Written Report No. 114-68. on 06/18/2015

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Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act [S.1441] [Defense ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Cybersecurity ]
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act Revises the authority of the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transfer excess DOD property, including small arms and ammunition, to federal and state agencies for law enforcement activities to: repeal provisions authorizing the transfer of property the Secretary determines is suitable for use in counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities; repeal provisions directing the Secretary to carry out such transfers in consultation with the Director of National Drug Control Policy; condition such a transfer on the recipient (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/21/2015

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 [HB-861] [National Security ] [Immigration ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Cybersecurity ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ] [Veterans ] [Military ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Provides FY2015 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management and Operations for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for U.S. Customs and Border (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 02/11/2015

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Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2015 [HB-797] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ]
Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2015 Authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive a debt owed to the United States related to federal 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 on or after January 1, 2011, if such assistance was distributed based on an error by FEMA, there was no fault on behalf of the debtor, and the collection of the debt would be against equity and good (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 02/06/2015

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Drinking Water Disaster Act of 2016 [HB-5673] [Water ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Funding ]
Drinking Water Disaster Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the President, upon request of a governor of a state, to declare that a major disaster exists as a result of contamination of drinking water from a public water system. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must promulgate regulations to carry out such authority within 60 days of this bill's enactment. In the case of such a declared major disaster, the federal coordinating officer appointed under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act shall ensure that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 07/08/2016

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5634] [Cybersecurity ] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Law Enforcement ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management, Operations, Intelligence, and Oversight for: Departmental Management and Operations, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Carter The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-668, By Mr. Carter (tx). on 07/06/2016

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5325] [Defense ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Public Health ] [National Security ] [Funding ]
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 5) Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the emergency amounts and transmitting the designations (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Graves Presented To President. on 09/29/2016

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PREPARE Act Promoting Resilience and Efficiency in Preparing for Attacks and Responding to Emergencies Act [HB-3583] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Cybersecurity ] [Children and Youth ] [Insurance ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ]
PREPARE Act Promoting Resilience and Efficiency in Preparing for Attacks and Responding to Emergencies Act TITLE I--GRANTS, TRAINING, EXERCISES, AND COORDINATION (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enter into memoranda of understanding with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), the Office for State and Local Law (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/27/2016

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Flood Insurance Mitigation and Policyholder Protection Act of 2015 [HB-3456] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Construction ]
Flood Insurance Mitigation and Policyholder Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to require that any report of an on-site inspection of a property by a claims adjustor or engineer for the purpose of assessing any claim for losses covered by a flood insurance policy under such Act: may not be transmitted to any other person, employer, agency, or entity, before it is transmitted to the insured; may not include alterations by, or at the request of, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King Introduced In House on 09/09/2015

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Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 [HB-3297] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Water ]
Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to declare that, in any appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or any judicial review of a final administrative determination, regarding the designation of flood elevation determinations or the identification of special flood hazard areas, FEMA shall have the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that the elevations proposed or the designation of an identified special flood hazard area is scientifically and technically (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith Introduced In House on 07/29/2015

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-3128] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Infrastructure ] [National Security ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Construction ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides appropriations for: the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to submit a Comprehensive Acquisition Status Report and the Future Years (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Carter The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-215, By Mr. Carter (tx). on 07/21/2015

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 [HB-240] [Cybersecurity ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Crime ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Provides FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides 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) Analysis and Operations, and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to submit to Congress a comprehensive plan for implementation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers Presented To President. on 03/04/2015

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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015 [HB-23] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Construction ] [Public Safety ] [Infrastructure ] [Climate Change ]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to reauthorize the Program through FY2017. Defines the "Director" of the Program to mean the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (currently, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy). Revises the definition of "windstorm" to explicitly include a northeaster. (Sec. 3) Designates NIST (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty Became Public Law No: 114-52. (txt | Pdf) on 09/30/2015

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Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2015 [HB-1685] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Insurance ] [Poverty ] [Economic Development ] [Budget and Spending ]
Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2015 Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to amend the rules concerning the factors it 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 03/27/2015

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FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 [HB-1471] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Infrastructure ]
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 TITLE I--FEMA REAUTHORIZATION (Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through FY2018. TITLE II--COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF DISASTER COSTS AND LOSSES (Sec. 201) FEMA shall commence, through the National Advisory Council, a comprehensive study related to disaster costs and losses. The Council shall evaluate, and report on, disaster losses and costs and develop recommendations for reducing such losses and costs. TITLE III--STAFFORD ACT AND OTHER PROGRAMS (Sec. 301) The (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Peter DeFazio Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/01/2016

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DHS Reform Act of 2020 Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020 [HB-8791] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 11/20/2020

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