WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6658, The Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2008

Comment by Marie (October 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I lost everything I owned in Hurricane Wilma and guess what the FEMA Agency lost all my paper work so I got $0 instead of the 2500 others got and I also got left on the street with no home and no way out of the situation it took me 7 weeks to get back to my home state. Whats up with FEMA?????...

Revision by webmaster (August 19, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6658 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the Nation's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.

Detailed Summary

Disaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) require the President to award financial assistance under the pre-disaster hazard mitigation program on a competitive basis; and (2) authorize continuing appropriations for such program through FY2011.

Requires: (1) the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to modernize and implement the integrated U.S. public alert and warning system; and (2) the Administrator to establish an Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Advisory Committee.

Makes temporary FEMA employees hired in the aftermath of a disaster eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan.

Authorizes the President to transfer excess materials, supplies, or equipment acquired for response or recovery efforts in connection with a major disaster or emergency to a state, local government, or relief organization to assist victims of other major disasters, emergencies, or incidents.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) continue to administer the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System; (2) provide for a national network of standardized search and rescue resources; (3) designate task forces to participate in the System and determine participation criteria; and (4) enter into annual preparedness cooperative agreements with sponsoring agencies.

Provides for the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund.

Authorizes the President to: (1) increase disaster mitigation assistance to states that are actively enforcing approved building codes; and (2) provide temporary assistance in the form of mortgage or rental payments for individuals and families who, because of financial hardship caused by a major disaster, are at imminent risk of dispossession or eviction from a residence.

Authorizes FEMA to rescue and shelter animals during disasters and emergencies.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) continue to administer the Citizen Corps and the Community Emergency Response Team Program; and (2) make grants for implementation of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6658 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the Nation's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (July 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6658 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the Nation's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

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Revision by webmaster (July 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6658 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the Nation's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Status as of July 30, 2008

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/30/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.