Bills About Emergency Management Sponsored by Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)

Rep. Thompson sponsored 48 bills about emergency management in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
March 9, 2020	H.R.6160	To extend the chemical facility anti-terrorism standards program of the Department of Homeland Security.	3	All Democrats	Received in the Senate.
May 2, 2019	H.R.2476	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks, and for other purposes.	104	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-108.
June 26, 2019	H.R.3500	To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to incorporate the recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office relating to advance contracts, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan. 10, 2019	H.R.424	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 4, 2019	H.R.251	To extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-2.
Feb. 8, 2018	H.R.4995	To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a contractor review process with respect to certain contracts, and for other purposes.	16	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
March 9, 2017	H.R.1486	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide funding to secure non-profit facilities from terrorist attacks, and for other purposes.	16	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 24, 2017	H.R.697	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.	0		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 16, 2016	H.R.5256	To enhance the overseas operations of the Department of Homeland Security aimed at preventing terrorist threats from reaching the United States, and for other purposes.	24	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
March 17, 2016	H.R.4780	To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive strategy for Department of Homeland Security operations abroad, and for other purposes.	0		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 15, 2015	H.R.3505	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.	0		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 16, 2015	H.R.3517	To amend title 36, United States Code to enhance oversight of the American National Red Cross by the Government Accountability Office and Inspectors General at the Departments of Homeland Security, Treasury, and State, and require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program with the American National Red Cross to research and develop mechanisms for the Department to better leverage social media to improve preparedness and response capabilities, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
May 18, 2015	H.R.2390	To require a review of university-based centers for homeland security, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Feb. 14, 2013	H.R.735	To enhance homeland security, including domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism, by improving the Federal Protective Service, and for other purposes.	9	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
March 15, 2011	H.R.1105	To ensure that Transportation Worker Identification Credentials held by certain maritime workers do not expire before the deadline for full implementation of electronic readers for such credentials or December 31, 2014, whichever is earlier.	12	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Jan. 5, 2011	H.R.174	To enhance homeland security, including domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism, by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division and provide authorities to the Department of Homeland Security to enhance the security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
Jan. 5, 2011	H.R.175	To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop lifecycle plans and tracking procedures for housing units provided to individuals and households to respond to disaster-related housing needs, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
Jan. 5, 2011	H.R.176	To enhance homeland security, including domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism, by improving the Federal Protective Service, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
June 15, 2009	H.R.2868	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.	8	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.
Nov. 17, 2010	H.R.6423	To enhance homeland security, including domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism, by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division and provide authorities to the Department of Homeland Security to enhance the security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
Sept. 14, 2010	H.RES.1618	Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.	22	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 14, 2010	H.R.6122	To enhance homeland security, including domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism, by improving the Federal Protective Service, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
May 19, 2010	H.R.5346	To enhance homeland security in the ports and waterways of the United States, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
July 31, 2009	H.R.3437	To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop lifecycle plans and tracking procedures for housing units provided to individuals and households to respond to disaster-related housing needs, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
June 24, 2009	H.R.3028	To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a grant program to assist innovative natural disaster first responder programs, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Feb. 26, 2009	H.R.1239	To establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote pre-disaster property mitigation measures.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Dec. 10, 2008	H.R.7329	To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize funding for emergency management performance grants to provide for domestic preparedness and collective response to major disasters,and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
March 11, 2008	H.R.5577	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.	20	All Democrats	House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 3, 2009.
Sept. 29, 2008	H.R.7218	To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize funding for emergency management performance grants to provide for domestic preparedness and collective response to catastrophic incidents, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
June 26, 2008	H.R.6425	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain a Response and Recovery Corps to perform functions related to the collective response to acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
June 11, 2008	H.R.6244	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations that require that any award fee under a cost-plus-award-fee contract entered into by the Department of Homeland Security shall be determined and paid based on a successful acquisition outcome that is specified in the contract, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Provisions of Measure incorporated into H.R. 2764.
June 11, 2008	H.R.6245	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a direct link on the website of the Department of Homeland Security to the website of the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 2764.
June 11, 2008	H.R.6246	To require the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to establish an international registered traveler program that incorporates available technologies to expedite and enhance the security, screening, and processing of international travelers at United States borders, including United States citizens and lawful permanent residents, who enter and exit the United States, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 2764.
June 26, 2008	H.R.6424	To establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote pre-disaster property mitigation measures.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jan. 5, 2007	H.R.1	To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.	205	Bipartisan	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
March 26, 2007	H.R.1680	To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate to prevent and deter the acquisition of ammonium nitrate by terrorists.	9	Bipartisan	Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 563 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
May 24, 2007	H.R.2479	To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to emergency child care services, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	For Further Action See Page 5 of House Report 110-425 for H.R. 3495.
Nov. 5, 2007	H.R.4079	To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require that temporary housing units provided to assist disaster victims comply with certain formaldehyde emissions requirements, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
March 26, 2007	H.R.1684	To authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 6, 2007	H.R.863	To improve communications interoperability for emergency response.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
May 17, 2006	H.CON.RES.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.	6	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
March 1, 2006	H.R.4840	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish requirements for appointment of the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.	12	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Dec. 15, 2005	H.R.4564	To make improvements in the administration of charitable donations made in the aftermath of disasters, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov. 18, 2005	H.R.4427	To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a database of small businesses for purposes of consultation by Federal agencies prior to awarding contracts relating to declared emergencies.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Oct. 6, 2005	H.R.4009	To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct comprehensive examinations of the human resource capabilities and needs, organizational structure, innovation and improvement plans, intelligence and information analysis capabilities and resources, infrastructure capabilities and resources, budget, and other elements of the homeland security program and policies of the United States.	13	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Sept. 15, 2005	H.R.3815	To ensure that communities are prepared for evacuation in case of a major disaster.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
June 22, 2005	H.R.3041	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify the investigative authorities of the privacy officer of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.	11	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
April 28, 2005	H.R.2035	To direct the President to submit a report to Congress explaining the President's funding requests for certain homeland security programs authorized by Public Law 108-458 which implemented the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.	30	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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