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Introduced
10/08/2021
10/08/2021
In Committee
10/12/2021
10/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Disaster Safety Board, an independent executive branch agency, to investigate natural hazard incidents and issue recommendations to prevent future loss of life, human injury, and economic injury. The Board will review incidents that cause 10 or more fatalities or meet other specified criteria, and can also review incidents at the request of affected state, tribal, or local governments, or based on the potential impact on vulnerable populations. The Board will issue reports and make recommendations to federal, state, tribal, and local entities to address systemic causes and vulnerabilities. The bill provides funding, staffing, and administrative authorities for the Board to carry out its duties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Katie Porter (D)*,
Lloyd Doggett (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 10/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5532/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5532/BILLS-117hr5532ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5532/BILLS-117hr5532ih.pdf.pdf |
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