Bills About Emergency Management Sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.)

Rep. Jackson Lee sponsored 39 bills about emergency management in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
April 14, 2020 H.R.6505 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify the role of the National Biosurveillance Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security regarding an emerging highly communicable infectious disease event of national concern, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Feb. 21, 2020 H.R.5942 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
June 3, 2019 H.R.3060 To provide for reform and reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
June 18, 2019 H.R.3310 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study on how to improve training and support for local emergency response providers in areas with high concentrations of covered chemical facilities in how to respond to a terrorist attack on a chemical facility. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jan. 3, 2019 H.R.42 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a study on the circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan. 3, 2019 H.R.52 To require a report and assessment regarding Department of Homeland Security responses to terrorist threats to Federal elections, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jan. 3, 2019 H.R.57 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a Civilian Cyber Defense National Resource in the Department of Homeland Security. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Dec. 19, 2018 H.R.7333 To provide for reform and reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
July 26, 2018 H.R.6555 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Sept. 14, 2017 H.RES.520 Expressing solidarity with, and pledging support and assistance to, victims of Hurricane Harvey, commending the first responders and civilian volunteers who saved lives threatened by Hurricane Harvey, and for other purposes. 21
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sept. 6, 2017 H.R.3686 Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, to improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Harvey, and for other purposes. 44
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1194)
April 6, 2017 H.R.1981 To codify an office within the Department of Homeland Security with the mission of strengthening the capacity of the agency to attract and retain highly trained computer and information security professionals, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Feb. 7, 2017 H.R.935 To codify an office within the Department of Homeland Security with the mission of strengthening the capacity of the agency to attract and retain highly trained computer and information security professionals, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Feb. 7, 2017 H.R.950 To require a report and assessment regarding Department of Homeland Security responses to terrorist threats to Federal elections, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Feb. 7, 2017 H.R.945 To codify the objective of Presidential Policy Directive 21 to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Feb. 7, 2017 H.R.940 To secure communications of utilities from terrorist threats, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Jan. 3, 2017 H.R.58 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a study on the circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 3, 2017 H.R.59 To enhance the security of chemical facilities, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jan. 3, 2017 H.R.54 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a Civilian Cyber Defense National Resource in the Department of Homeland Security. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.
Jan. 3, 2017 H.RES.13 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
June 16, 2015 H.R.2795 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a study on the circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event. 14
All Democrats
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 6, 2015 H.R.53 To codify an office within the Department of Homeland Security with the mission of strengthening the capacity of the agency to attract and retain highly trained computer and information security professionals, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Jan. 6, 2015 H.R.54 To enhance the security of chemical facilities and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.
Jan. 6, 2015 H.R.83 To assist States and local governments to develop and implement emergency notification systems suitable for use on public recreational lands, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Jan. 6, 2015 H.R.85 To codify the objective of Presidential Policy Directive 21 to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.
Jan. 6, 2015 H.RES.10 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
June 4, 2013 H.RES.246 Expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of firefighters Matthew Renaud, Robert Bebee, Robert Garner, and Anne Sullivan and standing in solidarity with their families, members of the Houston Fire Department, and entire Houston community, as they mourn the loss of these 4 remarkable and selfless heroes who represented the best of the Houston community and exemplify the qualities of firefighters serving communities throughout the Nation. 10
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan. 3, 2013 H.R.68 To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.
Jan. 3, 2013 H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan. 7, 2011 H.R.225 To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Jan. 7, 2011 H.RES.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan. 7, 2009 H.RES.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines. 0
All Democrats
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
April 29, 2009 H.R.2160 To promote and encourage the valuable public service, disaster relief, and emergency communications provided on a volunteer basis by licensees of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service, by undertaking a study of the uses of amateur radio for emergency and disaster relief communications, by identifying unnecessary or unreasonable impediments to the deployment of Amateur Radio emergency and disaster relief communications, and by making recommendations for relief of such unreasonable restrictions so as to expand the uses of amateur radio communications in Homeland Security planning and response. 41
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Jan. 7, 2009 H.R.261 To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Jan. 6, 2009 H.R.62 To provide for the establishment of an independent, Presidentially-appointed Commission to assess the circumstances related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina on or between Friday, August 26, 2005, and Tuesday, August 30, 2005. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
March 15, 2007 H.R.1530 To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requriements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Jan. 5, 2007 H.R.265 To provide for the establishment of an independent, Presidentially-appointed Commission to assess the circumstances related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina on or between Friday, August 26, 2005, and Tuesday, August 30, 2005. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sept. 15, 2005 H.R.3799 To provide for the establishment of an independent, Presidentially-appointed Commission to assess the circumstances related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina on or between Friday, August 26, 2005, and Tuesday, August 30, 2005. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Nov. 1, 2001 H.R.3225 To express the sense of Congress that a uniform standard for declaring levels of alert in cases of emergencies should be developed for Federal agencies, and to require the Comptroller General to conduct a study of how such a uniform standard may be implemented. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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