Topic

Disasters

325 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 149. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
149 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 385 Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage the State of Louisiana and the Department of Justice to establish satellite voting outside the State of Louisiana for the New Orleans elections scheduled for April 22, 2006. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. April 6, 2006
HCONRES 280 Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 12, 2005
HCONRES 258 Calling for a Commission within the United Nations that will build a 21st century abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 3, 2005
HCONRES 257 Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to a moratorium on the payment of principal or interest on certain mortgage loans, small business loans, and consumer loans for residents of a Federal disaster area. Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. January 4, 2006
HR 6399 Strengthening Public Health Protections in Major Disasters and Emergencies Act Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 6, 2006
HR 6398 Emergency Coverage During an Incident of National Significance Act of 2006 Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 6, 2006
HR 6397 Ensuring Mental Health Service Access Act of 2006 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 6, 2006
HR 6352 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 with respect to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology. December 8, 2006
HR 6349 21st Century Emergency Communications Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology. December 6, 2006
HR 6347 To provide for the protection of health and safety during certain disasters. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. December 5, 2006
HR 6339 Homeland Security Community Mobilization Act of 2006 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 5, 2006
HR 6161 Senior Safety and Dignity Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . October 2, 2006
HR 6081 Federal Engineering Accountability Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. September 15, 2006
HR 5981 Competitiveness in Contracting Act Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 28, 2006
HR 5910 Preparedness First Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology. August 21, 2006
HR 5901 Community Protection and Response Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. September 28, 2006
HR 5873 To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 24, 2006
HR 5852 21st Century Emergency Communications Act of 2006 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. July 26, 2006
HR 5828 To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 18, 2006
HR 5793 To require the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and State governments, to develop detailed operational plans regarding Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions. Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. August 10, 2006
HR 5759 FEMA Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . August 1, 2006
HR 5714 Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5098) July 12, 2006
HR 5705 St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. July 7, 2006
HR 5681 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. November 13, 2006
HR 5503 FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. November 13, 2006
HR 5365 To provide for the establishment of a Strategic Refinery Reserve. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. June 5, 2006
HR 5363 Natural Disaster Relief Act Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 11, 2006
HR 5351 National Emergency Management Reform and Enhancement Act of 2006 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 109-712, Part I. November 9, 2006
HR 5316 RESPOND Act of 2006 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434. December 8, 2006
HR 5121 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2006 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. July 26, 2006

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