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H.R.645: National Emergency Centers Establishment Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Emergency Centers Establishment Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish at least six national emergency centers on military installations to use existing infrastructure to provide: (1) temporary housing, medical, and humanitarian assistance to individuals and families dislocated due to an emergency or major disaster; and (2) centralized locations for the training of first responders and the coordination of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
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Jan. 22, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |