H.R.639: To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 17, 2019
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 22, 2019

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Bill Summary

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to specify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include federal employees.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 13 statements associated with H.R.639.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.639.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 22, 2019

Signed by President.

Aug. 22, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-48.

Aug. 13, 2019
Presented to President.
July 31, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 31, 2019

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

July 31, 2019

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5216)

April 9, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 8, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 8, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
April 8, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 639.
April 8, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules.
April 8, 2019
Mrs. Craig moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
April 8, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111)

April 8, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3112)
April 2, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
April 2, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-29.
Feb. 27, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb. 27, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb. 27, 2019
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Feb. 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan. 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan. 17, 2019

Introduced in the House by Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.)

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