WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Emergency communication systems

H.R. 6947, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $446.16

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6947 would make appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6946, To make a technical correction in the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6946 would make a technical correction in the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008....

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S. 3181, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $448.24

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6064, The National Silver Alert Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.53

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6064 would encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States....

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H.R. 5735, The Virginia Tech Victims Campus Emergency Response Policy and Notification Act

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5735 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their emergency response and evacuation procedures....

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H.R. 5592, The Border Health Security Act of 2008

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5592 would establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the border area....

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H. Con. Res. 312, Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013 - Cost per Average Family: $26276.56

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 312 would revise the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establish the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and set forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013....

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S. 2724, The CJ's Home Protection Act of 2008

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2724 would amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to require that weather radios be installed in all manufactured homes manufactured or sold in the United States....

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H.R. 5530, The Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5530 would ensure the coordination and integration of Indian tribes in the National Homeland Security strategy and it would establish an Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security within the Department of Homeland Security....

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P.L. 110-315, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1272.09

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4137 would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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S. 2263, The Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2263 would require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish an initiative to promote the research, development, and demonstration of miner tracking and communications systems and it would promote the establishment of standards and other measurement services regarding underground communications to protect miners in the United States....

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H.R. 3877, The Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.01

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3877 would require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish an initiative to promote the research, development, and demonstration of miner tracking and communications systems and to promote the establishment of standards regarding underground communications to protect miners in the United States....

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S. 2080, The Sewage Overflow Right-to-Know Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.06

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2080 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage....

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P.L. 110-85, The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 - Savings per Average Family: $0.24

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3580 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, and it would enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs....

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S. 2033, The Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2033 would provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service....

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H.R. 3486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3486 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety....

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H.R. 3482, The Same Number Act of 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3482 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to facilitate number portability in order to increase consumer choice of voice service provider....

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P.L. 110-283, The 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.01

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3403 would promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encouraging the nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improving 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities....

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H.R. 3199, The 9/11 Can You Hear Me Now Act

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3199 would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to procure the development and provision of improved and up-to-date communications equipment for the New York City Fire Department, including radios....

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S. 1889, The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $13.30

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1889 would amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and it would prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases....

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P.L. 110-248, The Local Preparedness Acquisition Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.69

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3179 would amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the use of Federal supply schedules for the acquisition of law enforcement, security, and certain other related items by State and local governments....

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H.R. 3116, The Public Safety Interoperability Implementation Act

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3116 would establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment....

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S. 1798, The Border Health Security Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1798 would establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for all-hazards preparedness in the border area including bioterrorism and infectious disease....

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S. 1769, The Same Number Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.05

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1769 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to facilitate number portability in order to increase consumer choice of voice service provider....

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H.R. 2972, The Subway Cell Access Act

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2972 would require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage....

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