3.0.0 6542 2020-02-14T19:13:58Z 2020-02-14T19:13:58Z House H HR 2012-09-21 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. RICHMOND:H.R. 6542.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This bill is introduced pursuant to the powers granted toCongress under the General Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl.1) and the Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl.18).Further, this statement of constitutional authority is madefor the sole purpose of compliance with clause 7 of Rule XIIof the Rules of the House of Representatives and shall haveno bearing on judicial review of the accompanying bill.[Page H6279]]]> hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Referred to 2012-09-24T17:55:23Z Referred to 2012-09-21T13:09:45Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-09-21T13:09:50Z 2012-09-24 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 2012-09-21 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2012-09-21 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 2012-09-21 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2012-09-21 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000588 Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] Cedric Richmond D LA L. 2 N Emergency Management Disaster relief and insurance Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Government buildings, facilities, and property Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Motor vehicles Natural disasters Public utilities and utility rates Residential rehabilitation and home repair State and local government operations Emergency Management 00 2012-09-21 Introduced in House 2012-12-21T22:34:09Z FEMA Reform Act of 2012 - Requires: (1) 50% of the amount estimated for a preliminary damage assessment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for any state or local government to be released to such government not later than three days after such assessment is completed, and (2) hazard mitigation funding for a state under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be disseminated within areas of the state in proportion to the damage of a major disaster in such areas.

Permits the President, in addition to authorizing the repair, restoration, or replacement of federal facilities damaged by a major disaster, to make contributions to a state or local government to repair, restore, or replace vehicles and equipment, particularly those used for public safety, transportation, and service. Allows the actual cash value of such a vehicle or equipment that is more than 50% damaged to be used to replace it.

Authorizes the President to provide financial assistance under the Stafford Act to repair permanent structures, including rental units, necessary for temporary or transitional housing in areas affected by a major disaster.

Requires: (1) FEMA to establish a recruiting and training office in a major disaster area as soon as possible to facilitate the hiring of local individuals to assist with public assistance applications for any major disaster that will require FEMA employees to be available in such area for an extended period; and (2) FEMA, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate, complete, and publish a report outlining recommendations to public and private utilities, including electrical, water, sewer, and telecommunications, to reduce service interruptions during and after a hurricane.

]]> FEMA Reform Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced FEMA Reform Act of 2012 Display Title FEMA Reform Act of 2012 Official Title as Introduced To improve assistance after a hurricane or major disaster. Introduced in House 2012-09-21T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr6542ih/xml/BILLS-112hr6542ih.xml 2012-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. 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.