WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Tsunamis

H.R. 5453, The Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act of 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5453 would amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize assistance to coastal states to develop coastal climate change adaptation plans pursuant to approved management programs approved under section 306, to minimize contributions to climate change....

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S. 950, The Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6.65

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 950 would develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nation's coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes, it would improve warnings of tsunami, hurricanes, El Nino events, and other natural hazards, it would enhance homeland security, it would support maritime operations, and it would improve management of coastal and marine resources....

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S. 926, The Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 926 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events....

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S. 928, The Homeowners Protection Act of 2007

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 928 would establish a program to provide more protection at lower cost through a national backstop for State natural catastrophe insurance programs to help the United States better prepare for and protect its citizens against the ravages of natural catastrophes, it would encourage and promote mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, it would better assist in the financial recovery from such catastrophes, and it would develop a rigorous process of cont...

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S. 485, The Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 485 would amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, it would protect employees and affected communities, and protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs....

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H.R. 537, The Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 537 would establish a bipartisan commission on insurance reform....

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S. 292, The Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 292 would establish a bipartisan commission on insurance reform....

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H.R. 330, The Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 330 would establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance....

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H.R. 250, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 250 would provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration....

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H.R. 21, The Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 21 would establish a national policy for our oceans, strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and establish a national and regional ocean governance structure....

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H.R. 91, The Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 91 would establish a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs to help the United States better prepare for and protect its citizens against the ravages of natural catastrophes, it would encourage and promote mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from, such catastrophes, and would better assist in the financial recovery from such catastrophes....

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H.R. 164, The Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 164 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events....

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P.L. 109-479, The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $0.20

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5946 amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) and other laws that govern the conservation and management of fisheries. In addition, section 702 of the legislation will establish the Puget Sound Regional Shellfish Settlement Trust Fund....

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S. 3721, The Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $42.66

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 3721 would add the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Preparedness Directorate to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Under S. 3721, FEMA would remain a distinct agency within DHS. The bill would authorize the appropriation of funds over the 2007-2010 period for the Readiness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery (RMRR) account and for the Administration and Regional Operations (ARO) account that are both managed by FEMA. In addition, the bill would author...

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S. 50, The Tsunami Preparedness Act - Cost per Average Family: $1.19

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 50 would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish and implement new programs to research, detect, monitor, and mitigate the effects of tsunamis in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The bill would direct the agency to upgrade and improve existing systems and data management efforts and would authorize it to provide technical and financial aid to those affected by tsunamis, including local and international entities....

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S. 361, The Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $17.40

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 361 would direct the National Ocean Research Leadership Council to develop and operate an integrated coastal and ocean observation system, including ocean monitoring, data analysis, public education, and research. For this purpose, the bill would authorize the appropriation of whatever amounts are necessary for fiscal years 2006 through 2010. The council, which was established in 1996, includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Navy, the National Science Foundati...

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S. 1753, The Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act - Cost per Average Family: $2.34

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1753 would authorize the appropriation of funds for each of the fiscal years 2006 through 2012 for a global tsunami warning and mitigation program administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill also would authorize NOAA to oversee the development of a National Alert System (NAS) - a new communications network for transmitting emergency information to the public - but funding for that program would be contingent upon the enactment of separate legislation....

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S. 2012, The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $20.40

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 2012 would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) and other laws that govern the conservation and management of fisheries. The bill also would authorize appropriations for fisheries programs carried out by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)....

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