To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 3240

Introduced

Jul 28, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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California Congressional oversight Emergency Management Emergency planning and evacuation Natural disasters Oregon Pacific Ocean Washington State

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Summary

Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) develop a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone; (2) identify the funds needed, and make grants to states, Indian tribes, and local governments, to implement the plan; and (3) report to Congress on actions taken.

Actions

Jul 29, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jul 28, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 28, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5538)
Jul 28, 2015

Introduced in House

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