WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 4183, The National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2007

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H.R. 4183 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

Detailed Summary

National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify provisions establishing in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, under which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide for a national network of standardized search and rescue resources to assist state and local governments in responding to structural collapses resulting from terrorist acts and other incidents.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) select and designate task forces to participate in the System and determine criteria for participation; (2) enter into an agreement with the sponsoring agency of each task force regarding participation; and (3) maintain such management and technical teams as the Secretary deems necessary. Authorizes a task force to include states, local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities.

Directs the Secretary (subject to specified limitations) to enter into, with each sponsoring agency: (1) an annual preparedness cooperative agreement; and (2) a response cooperative agreement, under which the Secretary agrees to reimburse agency costs incurred in responding to incidents.

Authorizes the Secretary to appoint a System member for sponsored or sanctioned exercises, pre-incident staging, or major disaster, emergency response, or training events. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) appointment into federal service, including employment status, compensation, treatment as an employee in the event of personal injury, illness, disability, or death, liability, and employment and re-employment rights; and (2) licenses and permits. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain an advisory subcommittee of the National Advisory Council.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 0 .

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Status as of April 30, 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/30/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 0 .

Revision by webmaster (February 1, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4183 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/31/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

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Status as of January 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

1/31/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

Revision by webmaster (January 17, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4183 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 11/15/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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Revision by webmaster (January 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

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H.R. 4183 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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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Comment by Scott (December 10, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

I'm currently on one of the USAR teams. I responded to Katrina, and the Trade Tower incident. These teams are comprised of the best personnel the rescue world has to offer, but the federal government has yet to fully fund the program. Our team has NO FACILITY. That's right... no building! Our cache items (60,000 pounds of it, plus vehicles) are scattered around in 7 fire stations. Many other important aspects of the USAR program are addressed in this bill. Please read it! This program needs to be taken seriously. We may be your only hope of survival after 'The Big One'!...

Revision by webmaster (November 15, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4183 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

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Revision by webmaster (November 15, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4183 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

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Status as of November 15, 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

11/15/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Status as of November 14, 2007

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

11/14/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.