FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), S7167, S7172, S7179, S7201, S7210, S7211, S7212, S7213 [7JY], S7230, S7231, S7241, S7243, S7269, S7270, S7271, S7272, S7273, S7274, S7275 [8JY], S7289, S7292, S7302, S7303, S7304, S7307, S7308, S7309, S7327, S7328, S7329, S7330, S7331 [9JY], H7087 [19JN], H7186, H7188, H7189, H7191, H7193, H7196, H7199, H7206, H7207, H7208, H7210, H7211, H7213, H7214 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7172 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 829), H11392 [15OC]

Housing: quickly and fairly address the abundance of surplus manufactured housing units stored around the country at taxpayer expense (S. 713), S8888 [5AU]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S7312 [9JY], H10419 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions

Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance: establish (see S. 1487), S7779 [21JY]

Community Disaster Loan Program: modify terms (see H.R. 1130), H2601 [23FE]

Dams: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see S. 732), S3897 [26MR] (see H.R. 1770), H4063 [26MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify use of funds relative to certain homeland security grants (see S. 2793), S11492 [18NO] (see H.R. 3837), H11457 [15OC]

———establish the Office of Disability Coordination (see S. 1386), S7071 [25JN]

———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (see H.R. 3980), H12197 [2NO]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 121), H32 [6JA] (see H.R. 1187), H2834 [25FE]

———making appropriations (see S. 1298), S6804 [18JN] (see H.R. 2892), H6902 [16JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (see H. Res. 573), H7144 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 829), H11383 [14OC]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: make improvements in the provision of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 3453), H9276 [31JY] (see H.R. 3635), H9899 [23SE]

Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (see H.R. 3377), H9054 [29JY]

———establish a homeowner mitigation loan program to promote pre-disaster property mitigation measures (see H.R. 1239), H2874 [26FE]

———express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes, tsunami, and typhoons in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and support relief efforts to survivors (see S. Res. 305), S10162 [6OC]

———express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors (see H. Res. 816), H11166 [8OC]

———extend public assistance pilot program (see H.R. 1081), H1605 [13FE]

———modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see H.R. 2591), H6010 [21MY]

———review, update, and revise certain disaster assistance regulations (see H.R. 4297), H14826 [11DE]

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (see H. Res. 845), H11515 [20OC]

Federal-State relations: grant States and local governments the flexibility to revise recovery and hazard mitigation plans (see H.R. 3466), H9276 [31JY]

Fire prevention: promote fire-safe communities (see S. 762), S4171 [1AP]

———waive certain provisions of the pre-September 11, 2001, Fire Grant Program (see S. 1049), S5501 [14MY]

Firefighters: waive the cost-share requirement under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program for certain grants (see H.R. 2759), H6306 [8JN]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier areas from limitations on Federal expenditures and financial assistance and flood insurance coverage under certain programs (see H.R. 3411), H9205 [30JY]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (see S. Res. 286), S9840 [24SE] (see H. Res. 765), H9899 [23SE]

Greensburg, KS: provide for special rules relative to assistance for tornado (see S. 681), S3657 [24MR] (see H.R. 2052), H4686 [22AP]

Housing: develop lifecycle plans and tracking procedures for housing units provided to individuals and households to respond to disaster-related housing needs (see H.R. 3437), H9275 [31JY]

———increase maximum amount of assistance for rebuilding and temporary housing assistance for disaster victims (see S. 764), S4171 [1AP]

———quickly and fairly address the abundance of surplus manufactured housing units stored around the country at taxpayer expense (see S. 713), S3897 [26MR]

———reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see S. 763), S4171 [1AP]

Hurricanes: establish an independent, Presidentially-appointed commission to assess the circumstances related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 62), H30 [6JA]

Independent agencies: establish (see S. 412), S2144 [11FE] (see H.R. 1174), H2833 [25FE]

Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program: extend (see H.R. 1819), H4249 [31MR]

Law enforcement: permit access to databases to comply with sex offender registry and notification laws (see H.R. 434), H161 [9JA]

Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 888), H1043 [4FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: allow coverage for new structures designed to protect public safety that are located in special flood hazard zones (see H.R. 1524), H3437 [16MR]

———consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates (see H.R. 1525), H3437 [16MR]

———extend authorization (see H.R. 3139), H7945 [9JY]

———make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 1264), H2923 [3MR]

———phase-in increase of chargeable premium rates for properties affected by updated rate maps (see H.R. 4164), H13385 [1DE]

———provide for appropriate notification of communities and homeowners of establishment of flood elevations (see H.R. 1316), H2979 [4MR]

———submit a community outreach plan to Congress prior to updating rate maps (see H.R. 777), H779 [28JA]

———suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see H.R. 3415), H9205 [30JY]

National Urban Search and Rescue Response System: continue to administer (see H.R. 706), H601 [27JA]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 2627), H6012 [21MY]

New Jersey: designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of the National Urban Search and Rescue System (see H.R. 119), H32 [6JA]

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 1746), H4062 [26MR]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (see S. 1694), S9653 [22SE] (see H.R. 3348), H8872 [27JY] (see H.R. 3633), H9899 [23SE]

Terrorism: improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 1131), H2601 [23FE]

Urban Areas Security Initiative Grants Program: limit number of grants awarded and clarify the risk assessment formula used to determine such grants (see H.R. 4182), H13466 [2DE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), S7253 [8JY]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2892), H11195-H11257 [13OC]

Letters

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding: Heather Schafer, National Volunteer Fire Council, S7301 [9JY]

Lincoln Parish, LA, Public Safety Complex funding: Andy Brown, Jackson Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Arlena Zeigler-McDonald, Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, S7240 [8JY]

———Bryant O. Hammett, Jr., Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, S7240 [8JY]

———Dennis E. Woodward, Lincoln Parish, LA, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, S7240 [8JY]

———Gary Sexton, Webster Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Henry L. Whitehorn, Louisiana State Police, S7239 [8JY]

———John E. Ballance, Bienville Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Ken Bailey, Claiborne Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Mark A. Cooper, Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, S7239 [8JY]

———Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, S7240 [8JY]

———Richard Fewell, Ouachita Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

———Robert G. Buckley, Union Parish, LA, Sheriff's Office, S7240 [8JY]

Nomination of W. Craig Fugate to be FEMA Administrator: Charlie Crist, Governor of Florida, S5272 [7MY]

———Nancy Dragani, National Emergency Management Association, S5273 [7MY]

———Stafford Act Coalition, S5273 [7MY]

Providence, RI, Emergency Operations Center funding: David N. Cicilline, Mayor of Providence, RI, S7234 [8JY]

———J. David Smith, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, S7234 [8JY]

Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H13412 [2DE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H13412 [2DE]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2892), S7229 [8JY], H7232 [24JN], H10413 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report, H11409 [15OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7173, H7175 [24JN]

Remarks in House

American Samoa: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by tsunami and assist affected people and communities, H10073, H10075, H10137-H10139 [30SE], E2410, E2411, E2430 [1OC], E2451 [6OC]

Appropriations: revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H6969 [17JN]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: funding, H7187 [24JN]

Community Disaster Loan Program: modify terms (H.R. 1130), E296, E299 [23FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations, earmark declaration, E1350 [9JN]

———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), H13411-H13413 [2DE], E2877 [3DE]

———make grants to first responders, H11403, H11404 [15OC]

———making appropriations (2008), earmark declaration, E1830 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), H7179-H7215, H7222-H7234 [24JN], H11143 [8OC], E1573, E1580, E1606, E1608, E1612 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report, H11395-H11410 [15OC], E2574 [20OC], E2616 [22OC], E2687 [2NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration (H. Res. 573), H7167-H7175 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 829), H11389-H11394 [15OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, E1404 [15JN], E1464, E1467, E1476, E1479 [17JN], E1506, E1514 [19JN], E1520, E1525, E1529, E1534, E1537, E1540, E1541, E1543, E1546 [23JN], E1547, E1548, E1549, E1550, E1551, E1552, E1554, E1555, E1560, E1561, E1565, E1566, E1567 [24JN], E1578, E1589, E1602, E1622 [26JN], E1656, E1658 [7JY], E1676 [8JY], E1730 [13JY], E1788, E1796 [15JY], E1861 [21JY], E1886 [22JY], E2521 [14OC], E2554 [15OC], E2574, E2579 [20OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), motion to instruct conferees, H10413-H10418 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), motion to recommit, H7232 [24JN]

———reduce certain programs funding by amount appropriated in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H7207, H7208 [24JN]

———require appropriations legislation conference report to be available in an electronic form for a certain period prior to approval, H10413, H10414, H10417 [1OC]

Disasters: enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities (H.R. 3377), E2079 [29JY]

———express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors (H. Res. 816), H11313-H11317, H11359 [14OC], E2535 [14OC], E2556 [15OC]

———reconsider decision to deny temporary relocation assistance to Cedar Rapids, IA, Library, E2574 [20OC]

Emeryville, CA: prohibit funding from FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund, H7208-H7210 [24JN]

Energy Awareness Month: recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations (H. Res. 845), H13529 [7DE]

Federal-State relations: grant States and local governments the flexibility to revise recovery and hazard mitigation plans (H.R. 3466), H9210 [31JY]

Firefighters: waive the cost-share requirement under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program for certain grants (H.R. 2759), H6316 [9JN], H13098 [18NO]

Floods: levee district assistance funding for flood cleanups, debris removal, and dewatering, H7182 [24JN]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (H. Res. 765), H9837-H9840, H9872 [23SE]

Harris County, TX: prohibit funding from FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund for the flood control district, H7210-H7213 [24JN]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, H9210 [31JY]

———provide for recovery from Hurricane Katrina, E2604 [22OC]

Independent agencies: establish (H.R. 1174), E412 [25FE]

Iowa: anniversary of severe storms and flooding, H6420 [10JN]

Monroe County, FL: concerns of constituents, H11271 [13OC]

Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program: reauthorize (H.R. 888), E214 [4FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates, H8974 [29JY], E2118 [31JY]

———extend authorization (H.R. 3139), H8973-H8975 [29JY], E2118 [31JY]

National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund: funding through reductions in management and administration funding, H7199 [24JN]

North Dakota: provide disaster assistance for victims of flooding, H4006 [25MR]

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program: reauthorize (H.R. 1746), H4747-H4749 [27AP], E783 [26MR], E1001 [28AP]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (H.R. 3633), E2344 [23SE]

———extend (S. 1694), H11987-H11989, H11992 [28OC], E2667 [29OC]

Puerto Rico: fuel depot explosion, E2640 [27OC]

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant: funding to rehire and retain firefighters, H5602 [14MY]

States: risk map production solicitation, H7182 [24JN]

Urban Areas Security Initiative: funding, E1608 [26JN]

———Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding, H7187 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Samoa: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by tsunami and assist affected people and communities, S9962 [30SE]

Appropriations: eliminate earmarks from appropriations legislation, S7172-S7174 [7JY], S10554, S10556 [20OC]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: funding, S7301, S7309 [9JY], S7357 [10JY]

Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance: establish (S. 1487), S7784 [21JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): appropriations allocation revisions to S. Con. Res. 13, setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014, S6934 [23JN]

Dams: establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (S. 732), S3932 [26MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify use of funds relative to certain homeland security grants (S. 2793), S11495 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), S7164-S7169, S7172-S7174, S7177-S7179, S7186-S7188 [7JY], S7227-S7251, S7253 [8JY], S7288-S7292, S7296, S7297, S7299, S7301-S7312 [9JY], S7357 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report, S10542-S10547, S10549-S10559 [20OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10518 [19OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), earmark declaration, S7189 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2892), unanimous-consent agreement, S7108 [25JN], S7227 [8JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1298), S6935 [23JN]

Disasters: express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes, tsunami, and typhoons in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and support relief efforts to survivors (S. Res. 305), S10167 [6OC]

Emergency Operations Centers: prohibit earmarking of grants, S7179 [7JY], S7233-S7241 [8JY]

———prohibit funding for Whitefish, MT, Emergency Operations Center, S7241, S7248-S7250 [8JY], S7289, S7290 [9JY]

Findlay, OH: flood mitigation and flood prevention planning funding, S10947 [30OC]

Fire prevention: promote fire-safe communities (S. 762), S4175-S4177 [1AP]

Floods: risk mapping, assessment, and planning program subcontracting practices, S7310 [9JY]

Fugate, W. Craig: nomination to be FEMA Administrator, S5272, S5273 [7MY]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (S. Res. 286), S9858 [24SE]

Greensburg, KS: provide for special rules relative to assistance for tornado (S. 681), S4007 [30MR]

Housing: increase maximum amount of assistance for rebuilding and temporary housing assistance for disaster victims (S. 764), S4175-S4177 [1AP]

———quickly and fairly address the abundance of surplus manufactured housing units stored around the country at taxpayer expense (S. 713), S8888 [5AU]

———reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (S. 763), S4175-S4177 [1AP]

Independent agencies: establish (S. 412), S2148 [11FE]

North Dakota: tribute to first responders and volunteers for efforts in responding to flood, S4420-S4422 [20AP], S4498-S4500 [21AP]

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program: prohibit earmarking of grants, S7179 [7JY], S7233-S7241 [8JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9095 [7AU]

Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program: extend (S. 1694), S9680 [22SE], S10439 [14OC]

Puerto Rico: fuel depot explosion, S11152 [5NO]

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant: funding to rehire and retain firefighters, S7301, S7309 [9JY], S7357 [10JY]

Reports

Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Items in Conference Report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations, S10546 [20OC]

Termination—Emergency Operations Center Grant Program, S7249 [8JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 829) (H. Rept. 111-300), H11383 [14OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2893, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 111-183), H7144 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2892) (H. Rept. 111-298), H11297 [13OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2892) (H. Rept. 111-157), H6902 [16JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1298) (S. Rept. 111-31), S6802 [18JN]

FEMA Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 713) (S. Rept. 111-23), S5906 [1JN]

Nomination of Elizabeth M. Harman To Be FEMA Assistant Adminstrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13319 [16DE]

Nomination of Richard A. Serino To Be FEMA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S9930 [29SE]

Nomination of Timothy W. Manning To Be FEMA Administrator, S5065 [4MY]

Nomination of W. Craig Fugate To Be FEMA Administrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S4755 [27AP]

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1746) (H. Rept. 111-83), H4731 [23AP]

Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 111-346), H13385 [1DE]

Statements

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, S7245 [8JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) appropriations allocation revisions to S. Con. Res. 13, setting forth the Federal budget for 2009-2014, S6935 [23JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S10547 [20OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S7251 [8JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2892): conference report, H11398-H11402 [15OC]

Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H6969 [17JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 573, consideration of H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H7167 [24JN]

H. Res. 765, express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods in Georgia, H9838 [23SE]

H. Res. 816, express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa and support relief efforts to survivors, H11313 [14OC]

H. Res. 829, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H11389 [15OC]

H. Res. 845, recognize the Air Force and Dyess AFB, TX, for success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month, H13529 [7DE]

H.R. 1746, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act, H4747 [27AP]

H.R. 2892, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S7361-S7372 [10JY]

H.R. 3139, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H8973 [29JY]

H.R. 3980, Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act, H13411 [2DE]

S. 681, Greensburg, Kansas Recovery Extension Act, S4008 [30MR]

S. 713, FEMA Accountability Act, S8888 [5AU]

S. 1487, Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act, S7790-S7792 [21JY]

S. 1694, Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program extension, S10439 [14OC], H11987 [28OC]

S. 2793, Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment (SURE) Act, S11495 [18NO]

S. Res. 286, express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods in Georgia, S9853, S9858 [24SE]

S. Res. 305, express condolences for loss of life and injuries caused by earthquakes, tsunami, and typhoons in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and support relief efforts to survivors, S10165, S10167 [6OC]

S. Res. 1694, Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program extension, S9680 [22SE]