Natural Disaster Safe Inmate Relocation Act

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Bill Number

HR 6309

Introduced

Mar 19, 2020

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Correctional facilities and imprisonment Disaster relief and insurance Emergency Management Natural disasters State and local government operations

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Summary

Natural Disaster Safe Inmate Relocation Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage states and localities that receive assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to adopt policies regarding the safe relocation of prisoners before, during, and after major disasters and emergencies.

Actions

Mar 20, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 19, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Mar 19, 2020

Introduced in House

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