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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-4899]
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2010. Title I - Chapter 1: Department of Agriculture - Appropriates supplemental FY2010 funds to the Department of Agriculture for the Farm Service Agency's Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Program Account, the Emergency Forest Restoration Program, and the Foreign Agricultural Service's Food for Peace Title II Grants for emergency relief and rehabilitation for Haiti. Chapter 2: Department of Commerce - Appropriates supplemental FY2010 funds to the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey
Presented To President. on 07/29/2010
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Rural Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2009 [HB-4297]
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Rural Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2009 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): (1) in order to provide more objective criteria for evaluating the need for assistance to individuals and to speed a declaration of a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to review, update, and revise the factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for such a declaration to measure the severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster; and (2) to consider any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Hodes
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 12/12/2009
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Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2010 [HB-3820]
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Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2010 - Title I: Earthquakes - (Sec. 101) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise and reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program through FY2014. 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
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/03/2010
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Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 [HB-3791]
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Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2014 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 11/19/2009
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Disaster Recovery Improvement Act [HB-3453]
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Disaster Recovery Improvement Act - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to increase the maximum total contributions for a major disaster by 5% under such Act if, at the time of a declaration of a major disaster, the affected state has in effect and is actively enforcing an approved building code. Sets forth state building code submission and approval requirements, including use of the nationally recognized model building code as a minimum standard. Directs the President, in making
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 08/03/2009
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Smart Housing in Disasters Act of 2009 [HB-3437]
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Smart Housing in Disasters Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 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 Emergency
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bennie Thompson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Communications, Preparedness, And Response. on 09/08/2009
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Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009 [HB-3377]
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Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009 - Title I: Major Disaster and Emergency Assistance Administration - (Sec. 101) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to: (1) require the President to award financial assistance under the pre-disaster hazard mitigation program on a competitive basis; and (2) authorize appropriations for such program through FY2012. Directs the President to ensure that the amount of financial assistance for pre-disaster hazard mitigation made available
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation. H. Rept. 111-562. on 07/22/2010
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Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act [HB-3162]
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Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act - Authorizes an individual who is a family member of a public safety officer killed in the line of duty to enroll in an approved federal employee health benefits plan as an individual or for self and family. Specifies the individual's and the government's contributions toward the enrollment charge.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bart Stupak
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Post Office, And The District Of Columbia. on 10/23/2009
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National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009 [HB-3139]
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National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the national flood insurance program from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2010. (Sec. 3) Extends through FY2010 the pilot program for mitigation of severe repetitive loss properties. Repeals the termination date for, and thus makes permanent, the authority of the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance to any state or community. (Sec. 4) Extends eligibility for flood insurance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/30/2009
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-2892]
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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 and for intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities. Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Price
Signed By President. on 10/28/2009
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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2009 [HB-2627]
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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2009 - 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 lead agency for Program planning, management, and coordination. Establishes the Interagency Working Group on Wind Impact Reduction (IWG) to coordinate activities and facilitate communication among Program agencies in reducing the impacts of windstorms. (Repeals provisions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Technology And Innovation. on 05/28/2009
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 [HB-2346]
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Agriculture - Appropriates FY2009 funds for title II grants under P.L. 480 (donation of U.S. commodities for emergency and private assistance abroad). (Sec. 101) Makes unobligated amounts for the emergency conservation program available to the Secretary of Agriculture for natural disaster recovery efforts. (Sec. 102) Appropriates FY2009 funds for the principal amount of: (1) direct farm ownership loans; (2) direct operating loans; and (3) unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans. (Sec.
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey
Signed By President. on 06/24/2009
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Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2009 [HB-1617]
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Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2009 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate a full-time privacy official for each of the following Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components: (1) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); (2) the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS); (3) Customs and Border Protection (CBP); (4) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); (5) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); (6) the Coast Guard;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bennie Thompson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/26/2009
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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. [HB-1525]
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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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 03/16/2009
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FEMA Independence Act of 2009 [HB-1174]
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FEMA Independence Act of 2009 - Title I: Establishment of Federal Emergency Management Agency - (Sec. 101) Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a cabinet-level independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires FEMA to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall report directly to the President. Provides for a Deputy Administrator and Assistant Administrators. Directs that there be 10 Regional Offices within FEMA, each headed by a Regional Administrator.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416. on 12/22/2010
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To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to extend the public assistance pilot program through December 31, 2009. [HB-1081]
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Amends the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to extend the public assistance pilot program through December 31, 2009.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike McIntyre
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 02/14/2009
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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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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act [HB-8337]
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Provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. DIVISION A--CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This division provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11, 2020. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2021
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Became Public Law No: 116-159. (txt | Pdf) on 10/01/2020
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act [HB-8319]
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Provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11, 2020, and extends several programs. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2021 begins on October 1, 2020. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2020 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations to various programs. In addition, the bill extends several authorities and programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Rule H. Res. 1129 Passed House. on 09/23/2020
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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