A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the needs of children and youth affected or displaced by disasters are unique and should be given special consideration in planning, responding, and recovering from such disasters in the United States.
Latest action · May 11, 2006 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4478)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedMay 11, 2006
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the needs of children and youth affected by major disasters should be given special consideration in planning, responding to, and recovering from major disasters; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should consult with appropriate child-focused non-governmental organizations and public university national research centers to address such needs in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 11, 2006 to Sep 7, 2006, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LA | Mary L. Landrieu | Original | May 11, 2006 |
| R-LA | David Vitter | Jun 20, 2006 | |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Jun 27, 2006 | |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Jul 20, 2006 | |
| D-CT | Joseph I. Lieberman | Jul 20, 2006 | |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Sep 7, 2006 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 11, 2006Introduced in Senate
- May 11, 2006Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4478)
- May 11, 2006Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4478)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 406 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the needs of children affected by major disasters are unique and should be given special consideration in conducting disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, and for other purposes. | Related bill | May 18, 2006 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Emergency Management.
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