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US S3033
COUNT Victims Act Counting Our Unexpected Natural Tragedies' Victims Act of 2018
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Introduced
06/07/2018
06/07/2018
In Committee
06/07/2018
06/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
COUNT Victims Act Counting Our Unexpected Natural Tragedies' Victims Act of 2018 This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to contract with the National Academy of Medicine to conduct a study of matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster. A report on the study must be completed and transmitted to FEMA within two years after the contract date of September 30, 2018. The study shall address approaches to quantifying mortality and significant morbidity among populations affected by major disasters and shall include best practices and policy recommendations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Counting Our Unexpected Natural Tragedies' Victims Act of 2018 or the COUNT Victims Act, directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to contract with the National Academy of Medicine to conduct a study on best practices for counting mortality and significant morbidity (illness) resulting from major disasters. The study will address approaches to quantifying these impacts, including recommendations for equitably and promptly attributing deaths, tracking mortality and morbidity in real-time to inform response efforts, and conducting retrospective analyses to improve future preparedness. The bill authorizes $2 million for FEMA to carry out this study and report, which must be completed within two years of the contract's start date.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Kamala Harris (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Bill Nelson (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 06/07/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3033/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3033/BILLS-115s3033is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3033/BILLS-115s3033is.pdf.pdf |
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