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DC B25-0953

DC B25-0953
Transparency in Emergency Response Amendment Act of 2024


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Introduced
09/16/2024
In Committee
10/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

25th Council

Bill Summary

An Act To authorize the District of Columbia government to establish an Office of Civil Defense, and for other purposes, to require the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency to conduct an after-action conference after a possible failure of emergency response in the District, to require the creation of an after-action report on a particular timeline, and to require that the report and other relevant documents are made public on a particular timeline.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia government to establish an Office of Civil Defense and requires the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency to conduct an after-action conference and prepare an after-action report following a possible failure of emergency response in the District. The bill mandates that the final report and other relevant documents be made public within a specified timeline, ensuring transparency and accountability in the District's emergency response system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (on 10/23/2024)

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