Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)

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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2017] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Trade ] [Housing ]
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, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Aderholt Signed By President. on 09/30/2011

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Smart Housing in Disasters Act of 2011 [HB-175] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ]
Smart Housing in Disasters Act of 2011 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to cover as a major disaster any "catastrophic incident" as defined by the Homeland Security Act, namely any natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster that results in extraordinary levels of casualties or damage or disruption severely affecting the population (including mass evacuations), infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, or government functions in an area. Amends the Post-Katrina (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bennie Thompson Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Communications, Preparedness, And Response. on 01/31/2011

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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-1473] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Energy ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Agriculture ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Ethics ] [Libraries ] [Nonprofit ] [Poverty ] [Real Estate ] [Crime ]
Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations, 2011 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011- Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers Presented To President. on 04/15/2011

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Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 [HB-1379] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Construction ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise and reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program through FY2015. Repeals provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and an associated advisory committee. Revises responsibilities of Program agencies, including by making: (1) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) responsible for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/11/2011

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Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 [HB-1309] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ] [Community Development ] [Construction ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Water ]
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (NFIA) to extend through FY2016 the financing for National Flood Insurance Program (Program). (Sec. 3) Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (FDPA) to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to suspend temporarily the mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement for areas designated as having special flood hazards, if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Authorizes the Administrator, upon request (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/27/2011

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Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2011 [HB-1026] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2011 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (NFIA) to extend through FY2016 the National Flood Insurance Program and the Pilot Program for Mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties. Increases maximum coverage limits. Provides a phase-in of actuarial rates for nonresidential properties and non-primary residences. Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (FDPA) to delay for five years the effective date for the mandatory purchase of flood insurance for certain areas not previously designated (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green Referred To The Subcommittee On Insurance, Housing And Community Opportunity. on 04/04/2011

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A resolution expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and September 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents. [SR-286] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ]
Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who worked to protect people from the rising floodwaters. Expresses support as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responds to the needs of the affected people and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S9858; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S9858; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S9853) on 09/24/2009

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Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2009 [S.412] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ]
Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2009 or the FEMA Act - Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires FEMA to be headed by a Director appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Designates the Director as the principal advisor to the President, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Homeland Security for all matters relating to emergency management in the United States. Directs the President to designate the Director (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2148-2149) on 02/11/2009

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 [S.3607] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Infrastructure ] [National Security ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ] [Budget and Spending ] [Air Quality ] [Environmental ] [Trade ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Science ] [Healthcare ] [Data Privacy ] [Crime ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2011, including for the Offices of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, and the Inspector General and for intelligence analysis and operations. Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for FY2011 for: (1) United States Customs and Border Protection (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lautenberg Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Lautenberg. With Written Report No. 111-222. on 07/19/2010

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Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2010 [S.3267] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Health ] [Budget and Spending ]
Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Modifies various definitions in the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, including changing the title of the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from Director to the current title Administrator. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Administrator to award assistance to firefighters grants on a competitive basis to fire departments to protect the public and firefighting personnel against fire, fire-related, and other hazards, and to award grants to nonaffiliated emergency medical (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Lieberman With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-235. on 07/28/2010

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Office of Disability Coordination Act of 2009 [S.1386] [Disabilities ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Office of Disability Coordination Act of 2009 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) establish within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) an Office of Disability Coordination, to be headed by the Disability Coordinator; (2) require the Coordinator's position to be established as a Senior Executive Service position to be filled by a career appointee; (3) direct the Administrator of FEMA, in appointing the Coordinator, to give special consideration to emergency management experience and knowledge of issues relating to individuals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roland Burris Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/25/2009

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1298] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Aerospace ] [Crime ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2010 for the Offices of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and the Inspector General. Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for: (1) United States Customs and Border Protection (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Byrd Committee On Appropriations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 06/18/2009

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A bill to authorize certain construction in coastal high hazard areas using assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. [S.1088] [Disaster Relief ] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ]
Deems: (1) certain activity in a coastal high hazard area to be an eligible use of assistance under provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act regarding hazard mitigation and repair, restoration, and replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Gustav, or Ike; and (2) any new construction or substantial improvements to structures under such an activity involving critical actions to not be required to elevate to the 500-year floodplain if it would be impracticable. Makes this Act applicable (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Landrieu Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/20/2009

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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 [S.1054] [Agriculture ] [Defense ] [Finance ] [International ] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Public Health ] [Veterans ] [Infrastructure ] [Air Quality ]
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2009 to: (1) the Department of Agriculture for the Foreign Agricultural Service for Public Law 480 Title II grants (supplemental food program); (2) the Department of Commerce for Economic Development Administration (EDA) for assistance programs; and (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ), including for U.S. Marshals Services, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel Inouye Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Inouye. With Written Report No. 111-20. on 05/14/2009

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Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents. [HR-765] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ]
Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the still rising floodwaters. Expresses support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) efforts to respond to needs of affected citizens and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The House Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. on 09/23/2009

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Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and organizations that comprise the National Urban Search and Rescue System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their unyielding determination and work as first responders to victims of disasters and other incidents, including the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti, and for other purposes. [HR-1076] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [International ]
Expresses: (1) appreciation to the individuals and organizations that comprise the National Urban Search and Rescue System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for their work as first responders to victims of disasters; and (2) support for FEMA, including its Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces, as it undertakes response and recovery efforts in connection with the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 02/05/2010

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Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and organizations that comprise the National Urban Search and Rescue System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their unyielding determination and work as first responders to victims of disasters and other incidents, including the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti, and for other purposes. [HR-1070] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [International ]
Expresses: (1) appreciation to the individuals and organizations that comprise the National Urban Search and Rescue System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for their work as first responders to victims of disasters; and (2) support for FEMA, including its Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces, as it undertakes response and recovery efforts in connection with the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 02/04/2010

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Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-5875] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Drones ] [Criminal Justice ]
Title I: Department of Homeland Security - Appropriates additional FY2010 amounts to remain available until September 30, 2011, to: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection for salaries and expenses related to staffing on the Southwest Border of the United States, construction of up to two Border Patrol forward operating bases along the Southwest Border, and border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology along the Southwest border; (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for salaries and expenses for law enforcement activities along (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Davis Message Received In The Senate: Returned To The Senate Pursuant To The Provisions Of H.res. 1653. on 09/23/2010

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Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 [HB-5114] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ]
Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (NFIA) to extend through FY2015 the National Flood Insurance Program and the Pilot Program for Mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties. Repeals the termination date for (thus making permanent) the Pilot Program for Mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties. (Sec. 4) Increases the maximum aggregate amount of insurance coverage: (1) from $250,000 to $335,000 for certain single- or multifamily dwelling residential structures; (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/19/2010

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PAL Extension Act [HB-4935] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ] [Construction ]
PAL Extension Act - Authorizes a regional director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend the Provisional Accredited Levee (PAL) period for up to 24 months from the date of the expiration of the original 24-month PAL period upon determining that the community, levee owner, or individual responsible for upgrading the levee has applied for a waiver and is making a good faith effort to complete the upgrade to the accredited level. Defines "good faith" to mean the responsible party provides evidence to the regional director that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Tiahrt Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 03/24/2010

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