Topic

Emergency Management

5,861 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 109th at 1,340. 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 119th
1,340 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 466 Observing the one year anniversary of the date on which the Gulf Coast region was struck by Hurricane Katrina, acknowledging the significant deficiencies that still exist in the ability of cities in the Gulf Coast region to provide necessary social services and subsistence to their residents or to attract the return of many displaced residents, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for all its residents, and ending poverty in America. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. July 31, 2006
HCONRES 461 Expressing the support of the Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana. Executive Comment Requested from Interior. August 1, 2006
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. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. May 18, 2006
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 376 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 18, 2006
HCONRES 375 Expressing the sense of Congress to support the decision of the United States Court of Federal Claims to award public safety officer death benefits to the family of Christopher Nicholas Kangas, a 14-year old volunteer apprentice firefighter who died as a result of serious injuries sustained en route to assist in fighting a fire. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. March 30, 2006
HCONRES 373 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. March 30, 2006
HCONRES 356 Calling upon the President to meet with a joint session of Congress to discuss the Government's plan for post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. March 14, 2006
HCONRES 331 Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 16 coal miners killed in various mine disasters in West Virginia, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies. Message on Senate action sent to the House. February 10, 2006
HCONRES 285 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama should adopt comprehensive, modern, and uniform statewide building codes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. October 28, 2005
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 270 Expressing the sense of the Congress to honor those in Pakistan who lost their lives as a result of the earthquake that affected South Asia on October 8, 2005. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 20, 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
HCONRES 251 Regarding the awarding of contracts with respect to the recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 27, 2005
HCONRES 240 Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encouraging all Americans to observe that day. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. September 15, 2005
HCONRES 237 Expressing the sense of Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States on September 20, 2005. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. September 19, 2005
HCONRES 236 Expressing the sense of the Congress that all Americans should program their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to show personal emergency contacts under the acronym ICE (In Case of Emergency) to enable emergency personnel to contact family and friends in the event of an emergency. Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. September 19, 2005
HCONRES 220 Expressing the sense of the Congress on the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. July 28, 2005
HCONRES 206 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gift parcels, and family travel to Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans to assist their relatives in Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 12, 2005
HCONRES 182 Calling upon all United States citizens to support the efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent unintentional childhood injuries. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. July 1, 2005
HCONRES 180 To support initiatives developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Summit and the mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the United States Fire Administration to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, to encourage implementation of the new "Everyone Goes Home" campaign to make firefighter safety a national priority, and to support the goals of the national "stand down" called by fire organizations. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. June 22, 2005
HCONRES 156 Condemning irresponsible and inaccurate journalism, expressing condolences to the victims and families of the victims of the riots in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 18, 2005
HCONRES 95 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 114. April 28, 2005
HCONRES 74 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the urgency of providing adequate assistance to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana devastated by severe flooding as a result of torrential rains from late December 2004 to January 2005. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. March 17, 2005
HJRES 69 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on September 8, 2005. MOTION TO TABLE MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Kildee moved to lay the motion to discharge H.J. Res. 69 on the table. Agreed to without objection. November 7, 2005
HR 6432 To provide a clarification with respect to the Mississippi River and Tributaries project. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. December 8, 2006
HR 6428 To authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out certain elements of the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. Received in the Senate. December 9, 2006
HR 6423 To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and to offset the cost of payments to States and counties under such Act, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. December 15, 2006
HR 6409 Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. December 18, 2006

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