3.0.0 3479 2022-03-02T05:39:26Z 2022-03-02T05:39:26Z House H HR 2011-11-18 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. BIGGERT:H.R. 3479.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3[Page H7891]]]> hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii06 Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Hearings by 2011-12-13T16:29:07Z Referred to 2011-11-29T16:10:38Z Discharged from 2012-09-12T18:45:52Z Referred to 2011-11-18T14:03:35Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Referred to 2011-11-21T22:02:14Z Discharged from 2012-09-12T18:45:42Z Referred to 2011-11-18T14:03:30Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing Reported by 2012-09-12T18:44:36Z Markup by 2011-12-01T21:32:20Z Referred to 2011-11-18T14:03:25Z H. Rept. 112-666 Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 112 1379 HR 2011-04-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Related bill CRS Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 112 646 S 2012-02-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329. Related bill CRS Related bill House 2012-09-12 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00480 2012-09-12 Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2012-09-12 Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2012-09-12 Committee on Transportation discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2012-09-12 Committee on Transportation discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2012-09-12 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-666, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2012-09-12 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-666, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2011-12-13 hsii06 Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2011-12-01 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12. Committee 2011-12-01 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2011-11-29 hsii06 Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Committee 2011-11-21 hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Committee 2011-11-18 Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2011-11-18 Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2011-11-18 Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2011-11-18 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-11-18 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress B001232 Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] JUDY BIGGERT R IL 13 N N000182 Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] Randy Neugebauer R TX 19 2011-11-18 True S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 2011-11-18 True H000067 Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] RALPH HALL R TX M. 4 2011-11-18 True P000601 Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] Steven Palazzo R MS M. 4 2011-11-18 True Emergency Management Advanced technology and technological innovations Advisory bodies Atmospheric science and weather Building construction Earth sciences Emergency planning and evacuation Executive agency funding and structure Natural disasters Research administration and funding Research and development Technology transfer and commercialization Emergency Management 00 2011-11-18 Introduced in House 2012-04-05T19:52:40Z Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. States that the Program shall be administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Includes among Program activities: (1) researching and developing effective methods, tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by earthquakes to the built environment; and (2) supporting public education and outreach to assist in preparing for and responding to earthquake-related disasters. Includes among NIST's Program responsibilities issuing recommendations to assist in the development of model building codes. Requires USGS to operate a Global Seismographic Network (currently, a National Seismic System). Repeals provisions requiring NIST to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research. Revises provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and requires it to offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of earthquake hazards impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan.

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. Designates NIST as the lead agency. Eliminates provisions providing for establishment of an Interagency Working Group and sets forth revised responsibilities of NIST and the other Program agencies: FEMA, NSF, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Revises provisions concerning establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of windstorm impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan.

Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction with provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, which shall oversee the planning and coordination of the Earthquake and Windstorm Programs and make proposals for planning and coordination of other federal research for natural hazard mitigation. Requires such Committee to develop and submit strategic plans, progress reports, and coordinated budgets for both such Programs.

Requires the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council to submit a report on federal research, development, and technology transfer activities that address hazard mitigation for natural disasters.


]]> 18 2012-09-12 Reported to House amended, Part I 2012-11-20T22:10:57Z Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - Title I: Earthquakes - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - (Sec. 103) Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. States that the Program shall be administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Includes among Program activities: (1) researching and developing effective methods, tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by earthquakes to the built environment; and (2) supporting public education and outreach to assist different populations, including individuals and households with special needs, in preparing for and responding to earthquake-related disasters.

Includes among NIST's Program responsibilities issuing recommendations to assist in the development of model building codes. Requires USGS to operate a Global Seismographic Network (currently, a National Seismic System). Repeals provisions requiring NIST to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research.

Revises provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and requires it to offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of earthquake hazards impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan.

(Sec. 104) Requires USGS to utilize the coordination expertise of the lead Program agency to organize investigations to study the implications of an earthquake in the areas of responsibility of each Program agency.

Title II: Wind - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011 - (Sec. 203) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. Designates NIST as the lead agency. Eliminates provisions providing for establishment of an Interagency Working Group and sets forth revised responsibilities of NIST and the other Program agencies: FEMA, NSF, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

(Sec. 204) Revises provisions concerning establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of windstorm impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan.

Title III: Interagency Coordination - (Sec. 301) Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction with provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, which shall oversee the planning and coordination of the Earthquake and Windstorm Programs and make proposals for planning and coordination of other federal research for natural hazard mitigation. Requires such Committee to develop and submit strategic plans, progress reports, and coordinated budgets for both such Programs.

(Sec. 302) Requires the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council to submit a report on federal research, development, and technology transfer activities that address hazard mitigation for natural disasters.

Title IV: Fire Research Program - (Sec. 401) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to include within authorized fire research scientific investigations into the early stages of, and the behavior of, fires at the wildland-urban interface that are the result of natural causes.


]]> Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 Short Titles as Introduced Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 Short Titles as Reported to House Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 H House Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 Short Titles as Reported to House for portions of this bill National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011 H House Short Titles as Reported to House for portions of this bill National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 H House Display Title Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 Official Title as Introduced To reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs, and for other purposes. Reported in House 2012-09-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr3479rh/xml/BILLS-112hr3479rh.xml Introduced in House 2011-11-18T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr3479ih/xml/BILLS-112hr3479ih.xml 2012-09-12 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.