DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes; Tornadoes

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7726, S7735 [17DE]

FEMA: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4453, S4456 [26JN]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S4967 [16JY], S5005 [17JY], H3636, H3643, H3644, H3645, H3646, H3647, H3648, H3651, H3652, H3653, H3654, H3655, H3656, H3658, H3660, H3661, H3663, H3664, H3666, H3667, H3668, H3670, H3671, H3672, H3673, H3677, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682, H3683 [26AP], H3710, H3711, H3714, H3715, H3716, H3717, H3718, H3719, H3720 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560, S5589 [1AU]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

——— update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, S2430 [25AP]

As Millions Recover From Florence, Congress Has a Chance To Enact Disaster Reform, H9036 [26SE]

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Houston ISD Schools With Most Displaced Students After Hurricane Harvey, H827 [6FE]

Open Arms for Families of Fallen, S4943 [12JY]

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

Southwest and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fly Plane to Puerto Rico To Save 62 Pets and Donate 14,400 Lbs of Supplies, E266 [6MR]

Top Health Official Views Harvey Recovery Efforts, H827 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

CDC: establish Emergency Response Fund (see S. 3161), S4734 [28JN]

Climate: develop and implement interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin (see H.R. 7087), H9443 [23OC]

——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

Crime: penalize false communications to cause an emergency response (see H.R. 5204), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H9151 [27SE]

——— expand nutritional assistance in Puerto Rico and provide such assistance as cash during periods when access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster (see H.R. 6208), H5648 [25JN]

——— extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

——— make disaster assistance available under Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Forage Program to Native Americans who own horses for noncommercial use (see S. 2316), S253 [17JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see S. 3042), S3601 [11JN]

——— require a notice period for certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 7088), H9443 [23OC]

Dept. of Defense: require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

——— require U.S. Cyber Command to conduct tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident (see S. 2999), S3034 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: waive rule relative to percentage of income from Federal student aid for proprietary institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma or Maria (see H.R. 5850), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to study emergency medical response times and the best approaches for obtaining such information (see H.R. 6154), H5285 [19JN]

——— establish National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies (see H.R. 6201), H5580 [22JN]

——— reauthorize a program of partnerships for State and regional hospital preparedness to improve surge capacity (see H.R. 4776), H168 [11JA]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 2852), S2679 [15MY] (see H.R. 6378), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— enhance school security efforts (see H.R. 6920), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish a school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6919), H9089 [26SE]

——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (see H.R. 4750), H131 [10JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H477 [17JA]

Dept. of State: eliminate the repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from a foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (see H.R. 6243), H5815 [27JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations (see S. 2951), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5994), H4738 [1JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology (see S. 2290), S138 [10JA]

Ecology and environment: improve resilience of built and natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among other measures, natural and nature-based features (see S. 2783), S2485 [26AP]

FCC: allow telecommunications carriers to use high cost universal service support to aid in restoration of telecommunications capabilities in areas which have been declared a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4832), H552 [18JA]

——— improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (see S. 3238), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6427), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide a consistent local broadcast channel to provide emergency news and information in underserved States and ensure such channel can disseminate emergency warnings to broadcast stations around the State (see H.R. 6416), H6557 [18JY]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 7131), H9525 [14NO]

——— remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting the placement, installation, or rebuilding of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4845), H581 [19JA]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 2973), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 5983), H4732 [25MY]

Federal aid programs: amend laws relative to Federal assistance to individuals and households (see H.R. 4930), H783 [5FE]

——— ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

——— inform disaster survivors about duplication of benefits, notify loan recipients of ability to refuse assistance, and provide assistance recipients with information on Federal recoupment process (see H.R. 7111), H9460 [30OC]

——— require a report on risk transfer (see H.R. 5973), H4731 [25MY]

——— waive fees for replacement of critical documents for certain disaster victims and designate child care as a critical service to provide funding to child care facilities following a disaster (see S. 3055), S3760 [12JN]

Federal damage assessments: develop a report regarding possible duplication (see H.R. 7183), H9690 [28NO]

FEMA: amend certain policies relative to entities that receive Federal funds to assist animals impacted by disasters (see H.R. 6131), H5224 [15JN]

——— authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (see S. 3403), S5991 [28AU]

——— carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

——— encourage States and localities to adopt policies relative to the safe relocation of prisoners during major disasters and emergencies (see H.R. 7114), H9462 [2NO]

——— establish a contractor review process for vendors seeking disaster response contracts (see H.R. 4995), H1074 [8FE]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY] (see H.R. 6169), H5362 [20JN]

——— establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (see S. 2385), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4965), H974 [7FE]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H3574 [25AP]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3670), S7190 [28NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 6379), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7187), H9742 [29NO] (see H.R. 7388), H10586 [21DE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10586 [21DE]

——— improve National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4905), H732 [30JA]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 4), H3314 [13AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

——— provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for clearing fallen debris (see S. 3556), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7053), H9425 [9OC]

——— provide for disaster recovery reforms (see S. 3041), S3601 [11JN]

——— provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 7380), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration (see S. 2706), S2262 [18AP]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

——— reform and reorganize (see H.R. 7333), H10335 [19DE]

——— transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Fish and fishing: provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries (see H.R. 6528), H7686 [25JY]

Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

——— codify standards to ensure infrastructure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

Food industry: recognize contributions of chefs to natural disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 1080), H8884 [25SE]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6503), H7685 [25JY]

GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (see H.R. 6357), H6173 [12JY]

——— study FEMA buyout practices (see S. 2862), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5846), H4138 [16MY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]

Health: improve regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (see S. 2851), S2679 [15MY]

Housing: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

Hurricanes: alter Federal share of certain disaster assistance for Puerto Rico in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 6859), H8738 [20SE]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6048), H4980 [7JN]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (see H.R. 4782), H169 [11JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (see S. Res. 652), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (see S. Res. 650), S6304 [25SE]

Medicare: provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6809), H8725 [13SE]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6103), H5199 [14JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]

NOAA: clarify authority relative to post-storm assessments (see H.R. 7270), H10169 [12DE]

——— make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel and expand emergency planning zones (see H.R. 4891), H676 [29JA]

——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2396), S704 [7FE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Puerto Rico: support businesses and extend child tax credits for families (see H.R. 5975), H4731 [25MY]

Rural areas: improve certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs (see S. 2767), S2484 [26AP]

Safety: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3679), S7241 [29NO]

SBA: extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (see S. 3554), S6630 [5OC]

——— issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities (see H.R. 6499), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria (see H.R. 6826), H8725 [13SE]

SEC: expand access to capital for small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters (see H.R. 4792), H172 [12JA]

Taxation: allow certain areas affected by certain federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (see H.R. 7242), H9820 [10DE]

——— allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses (see H.R. 5543), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H974 [7FE]

——— provide a tax credit for owning certain disaster resilient property (see H.R. 6841), H8732 [17SE]

——— provide an automatic delay for certain internal revenue requirements in the case of taxpayers in an area where a federally declared disaster is requested (see H.R. 6842), H8732 [17SE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 6854), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see S. 3262), S5360 [25JY] (see H.R. 6827), H8725 [13SE]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (see H.R. 7090), H9448 [26OC]

Veterans Crisis Response Corps (VetCorps): establish (see H.R. 5951), H4693 [23MY]

Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1765 [15MR]

Wildfires: authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal lands (see H.R. 6799), H8724 [13SE]

——— protect communities (see H.R. 7315), H10210 [13DE]

——— provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

Cloture motions

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Essays

State of the Union: Duncan McGrade, S607 [5FE]

Letters

Air National Guard use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires: Representative Rohrabacher, H9096, H9097 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters reauthorization: Child Care Aware of America (organization), H8786 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities in All-Hazards Emergencies establishment: Marcie Roth, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (organization), H8782 [25SE]

FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3591 [26AP]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3592 [26AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3591, H3592 [26AP]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Chris Frech, Emergent Biosolutions, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Christopher Healey, Grifols USA, LLC, H8787 [25SE]

——— Cletis Earle, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Erik Decker, Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS), H8787 [25SE]

——— David B. Hoyt, American College of Surgeons (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— David Burt, Genentech, Inc., H8787 [25SE]

——— Eileen Whalen and Jennifer Ward, Trauma Center Association of America, H8788 [25SE]

——— Jack Kingston, Alliance for Biosecurity and Neil L. Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H8777 [25SE]

——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, H8785 [25SE]

——— Jennifer Nieto Carey, California Life Sciences Association, H8785 [25SE]

——— John Wiesman, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, H8784 [25SE]

——— Kathy Talkington, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), H8783 [25SE]

——— Kelly Hoover Thompson, Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative, H8788 [25SE]

——— Laurence Corash, Cerus Corp., H8786 [25SE]

——— Linda Rouse O’Neill, Health Industry Distributors Association, H8781 [25SE]

——— Lisa Foster and Abby Bownas, Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, H8777 [25SE]

——— Lori Tremmel Freeman, National Association of County and City Health Officials, H8782 [25SE]

——— Mary Beth Bassett, American Association of Blood Banks, Kate Fry, America’s Blood Centers (organization), and James C. Hrouda, American Red Cross, H8777 [25SE]

——— Michael Fitzpatrick, Cellphire, Inc., H8785 [25SE]

——— Mike Ruley, Allied BioScience, Inc., H8777 [25SE]

——— Paul D. Kivela, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization), H8778 [25SE]

——— Paul G. Auwaerter, Infectious Disease Society of America, H8782 [25SE]

——— Rajeev Venkayya, Takeda Vaccines, Inc., H8788 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8779 [25SE]

——— Richard Hatchett, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, H8786 [25SE]

——— Russell C. Ring, Roche Diagnostics Corp., H8788 [25SE]

——— Stefano Bertuzzi and Allen D. Segal, American Society for Microbiology, H8784 [25SE]

——— William Banner, Jr., and Stephen Kaminski, American Association of Poison Control Centers, H8783 [25SE]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems: Aaron Todd, Air Methods Corp., H3662 [26AP]

——— Sally Veith, Air Medical Operators Association, H3662 [26AP]

Save Our Seas Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1356 [2OC]

Motions

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3723 [27AP]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: anniversary of Red Cross South Florida Region, H655 [29JA]

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

——— making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by wildfires, H9083–H9086 [26SE]

Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

BLM: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 1873), H1659 [19MR]

Bossier City, LA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at First Baptist Church Bossier City, H10324 [19DE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H29 [9JA]

California: tribute to firefighters, H1382 [6MR], H7865 [5SE]

Challenger (space shuttle): anniversary of disaster (S. Res. 352), H690 [30JA]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY], H9659–H9664 [27NO], H10095 [11DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, H7813 [4SE]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, H9659–H9663 [27NO]

Congress: legislative priorities, H495 [18JA]

Corps of Engineers: enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

——— expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817, H4818, H4825 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities for national forest lands burned in large-scale catastrophic event, H4166, H4167 [17MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H1376 [6MR]

Dept. of Energy: Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response program funding, H4933 [7JN]

——— integrate use of high-power, high-capacity batteries in grid restoration efforts in Puerto Rico, H4933 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 6378), H8759–H8789 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10366–H10393 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (H.R. 4253), H95 [10JA], H163, H164 [11JA], E145 [6FE]

——— transfer of funds from FEMA to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to upgrade detention facilities, H8162 [12SE], H8182 [13SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency, H1561, H1562 [14MR], H1613, H1617 [15MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H482 [18JA], H6044 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6445, H6446 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: pre-disaster mitigation assistance funding, H9036, H9038 [26SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for housing stipends and supply fee payments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for individuals affected by extended school closures due to natural disasters, H7137 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H2020 [22MR]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California (H.R. 23), H3544 [25AP], H5698 [26JN]

Eastpoint, FL: express condolences to victims, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, a wildfire, H5758 [27JN]

Escanaba (U.S.C.G.C.): anniversary of sinking, E1077 [26JY]

FAA: partner with State and local agencies to educate public about dangers of operating unmanned aircraft over areas with temporary flight restrictions due to emergency response efforts, H3656 [26AP]

——— require consideration of emergency preparedness needs of a community served by an airport when evaluating that airport’s master plan under Airport Improvement Program, H3650 [26AP]

——— require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, H3661–H3663 [26AP]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (H.R. 6427), H7692 [26JY]

Federal aid programs: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E770 [5JN]

——— clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

——— clarify that hazard mitigation funding can be used to remove standing burned trees and replacing water systems that have been burned and caused contamination, H3715 [27AP]

——— disaster relief funding, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— ensure consideration of severe local impact when making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, H3649 [26AP], H9038 [26SE]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H6574 [19JY], H7125–H7130 [24JY], H9552 [16NO], H9738 [29NO], E1071 [25JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9710–H9714, H9735 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7388), H10567–H10569 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), H10582 [21DE]

——— improve arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster, H3715, H3716 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance (H.R. 4), corrections in engrossment, H3728 [27AP]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, H9036 [26SE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3590–H3688 [26AP], H3710–H3726 [27AP], E561, E568, E570 [27AP], E594 [7MY], E731 [24MY]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [27AP]

——— limit reductions in assistance for recovery costs associated with rebuilding multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical facilities, H3717, H3718 [27AP]

——— make Office of Disaster Response and Recovery permanent, E570 [27AP]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]

——— provide for reimbursement to State and local units of government for housing that produces cost-savings to comparable FEMA solutions, H3716, H3717 [27AP]

——— provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— release of 2017 Hurricane Season FEMA After-Action Report, H7864 [5SE]

——— waive cost share requirements for disaster recovery assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and California wildfires, H3724 [27AP]

First responders: ensure protections, H5081, H5082 [12JN]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Colorado, H8180 [13SE]

——— clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

——— tribute to Procter & Gamble Co., and Matthew 25—Ministries for disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in southwestern Ohio, E341 [20MR], E411 [10AP]

Forest Service: establish pilot project for forest health, watershed improvement, and habitat restoration in New Mexico, H4214 [18MY]

——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding, H7813 [4SE]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H4859 [7JN], H9745 [30NO], H10119 [12DE]

——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2936), H9086 [26SE]

GAO: report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

——— study FEMA buyout practices (H.R. 5846), H6224–H6226 [16JY], E1021 [17JY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, E800 [7JN]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H3430 [18AP]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, H29 [9JA]

Hawaii: impact of rain and flooding on islands of Kauai and Oahu, H3383 [17AP], H3404 [18AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of California wildfires, H8157 [12SE]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Waffle House in Antioch, TN, H3689 [26AP]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Independent School District, H7924 [7SE]

Houston (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, E306 [13MR]

Humble, TX: tribute to first responders, E1379 [5OC]

Hurricanes: address denials by FEMA of disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H968 [7FE], H1618 [15MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

——— commend Pennsylvania National Guard for providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Florence, H9155 [28SE]

——— ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— expedite disaster recovery assistance for the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4862 [7JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, H8895 [26SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H177 [16JA]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H8895 [26SE], E594 [7MY]

——— tribute to Brooklyn, NY, Girl Scout Troop 2672 for efforts to raise money to benefit children in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria, E212 [23FE]

——— tribute to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Cookies-4-Heroes program to honor Houston, TX, first responders for service during Hurricane Harvey, E65 [18JA]

——— tribute to Hurricane Florence preparedness efforts, H8179 [13SE]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

——— tribute to Worcester, MA, Police Dept., members for efforts to provide disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, E100 [25JA]

Immigration: extend temporary protected status for Central American and Haitian nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H7 [8JA], H29 [9JA], H94 [10JA], H455 [17JA]

——— extend temporary protected status for Central American nationals until their countries have recovered from certain natural disasters, H5639 [25JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (H.R. 4107), H1554 [14MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), H10157 [12DE]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims of military plane crash, H10322 [19DE]

Jenkins, Representative Evan H.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9095 [27SE]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of deaths of six Kansas City Fire Dept., firefighters at a highway contruction site explosion, E1569 [28NO]

Keesler AFB, MS: tribute to 403d Wing 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’, E935 [27JN]

King Ridge Foundation: anniversary, E1420 [16OC]

Medicare: provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (H.R. 6809), H10324 [19DE]

Members of Congress: appreciation for concern over potential impact of Hurricane Florence, H8251 [13SE]

Miami, FL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, H1680 [19MR]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Special Response Team for efforts to assist with search and recovery mission after military aircraft crash in Leflore County, MS, E237 [27FE]

Monterey County, CA: reopening of Highway 1, H6578 [19JY]

Napa County, CA: anniversary of UpValley Family Centers, E1193 [4SE]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

NASA: tribute to crewmembers lost in disasters, E103 [29JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]

National Guard: urge use of Precision Containerized Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) on military aircraft to assist in fighting wildfires, H9096 [27SE]

National Salvation Army Week: observance, H4145 [17MY]

NOAA: improve weather research, H10423 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7640–H7645 [25JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135–H9138 [27SE]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166 [21AU]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1232 [26FE]

Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, E1195 [4SE]

Pine Ridge, SC: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E451 [12AP]

Puerto Rico: provide additional support for electrical power restoration, H3990 [16MY]

Sanderlund, Cathy: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1460 [26OC]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Puerto Rico Air National Guard members killed in plane crash, H3788 [8MY]

SBA: extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), H9551 [16NO]

SEC: expand access to capital for small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters (H.R. 4792), H654 [29JA]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H9703–H9710 [29NO], H10341–H10343, H10445–H10477 [20DE], E1723 [21DE]

——— provide an automatic delay for certain internal revenue requirements in the case of taxpayers in an area where a federally declared disaster is requested, H10471 [20DE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, H10471, H10473 [20DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

Texas: request from school systems for waiver of certain test score requirements for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, H980 [8FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, E128 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to disaster response, H8173 [13SE]

Tuesday’s Children (organization): tribute, H3578 [26AP]

Tyndall AFB, FL: tribute to recovery efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Michael, H9773 [10DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: Volcano Hazards Program funding, H6442 [17JY]

Utah: designate a mountain that protected Elk Ridge City, UT, from wildfire as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’ (H.R. 7090), H9580 [27NO]

——— tribute to wildland firefighters, H6118 [12JY]

Vilonia, AR: express condolences for victims of tornado, H3583 [26AP]

Virgin Islands: tribute to children returning to school after Hurricane Irma, H7881 [6SE]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk, H3716 [27AP]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to Tinder Fire in Arizona, H3984 [16MY]

——— commend first responders for efforts in response to wildfires in California, H10034 [11DE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9508 [13NO]

——— provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, H9696 [29NO]

——— tribute to recovery efforts in Kansas, H1613 [15MR]

Willow Island, WV: anniversary of Pleasants Power Station construction site accident, H3731 [27AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, S93–S95 [9JA], S123 [10JA]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to Anchorage International Airport air traffic controllers, S7923 [19DE]

Appropriations: making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

Budget: provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, S33–S35 [4JA]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S3868 [13JN]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

Climate: effects of climate change, S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216, S7217 [29NO], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on drought conditions, S1677 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on frequency of wildfires, S5676–S5679 [16AU], S7345 [6DE]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on oxygen levels in oceans, S494 [24JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on tourism, S1679 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on warming ocean waters, S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on wildlife, S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6486–S6488 [3OC]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7170–S7175 [28NO]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO], S7166, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208, S7215 [29NO], S7418 [11DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S7022 [15NO]

Croley, Andy: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S868 [12FE]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (S. 3042), S3863 [13JN], S3929, S3936 [14JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from SBA (S. 2226), S563 [30JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1903 [22MR]

——— improve wildfire management operations and safety of firefighters and communities through use of advanced technology, S7901 [19DE]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

FAA: require newly-manufactured helicopters be built with crash resistant fuel systems, S6466 [3OC]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7734 [17DE]

Federal aid programs: provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

FEMA: authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires (S. 3403), S5993 [28AU]

——— cap National Flood Insurance Program eligibility for properties valued at $2.5 million or less, S5415 [26JY]

——— clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

——— clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), S4705 [28JN]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (S. 2880), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

——— establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants in Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and restrict authority to alert the public of a missile threat to the Federal Government (S. 2385), S4456 [26JN]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5354 [25JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), unanimous-consent request, S5415 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), S8011 [21DE]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), S2528 [7MY], S2554 [8MY]

——— reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform flood mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Illinois, S5126 [23JY]

——— clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

——— impact of South Texas flooding, S4354 [25JN]

Forest Service: wildfire suppression and prevention funding, S850 [9FE], S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

Hawaii: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by the Kilauea Volcano eruption, S4719 [28JN]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (S. 3033), S3398 [11JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6164 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

——— pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 445), S1978 [22MR]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, S3398 [11JN]

——— provide additional disaster recovery assistance for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (S. Res. 652), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (S. Res. 651), S6311 [25SE]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (S. Res. 650), S6311 [25SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (S. 2101), S5560 [1AU]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

Midwestern States: anniversary of severe storms and flooding, S3746 [12JN]

Mississippi: anniversary of military transport plane crash, S4943 [12JY]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), S6330–S6334 [26SE], S6489 [3OC]

——— update environmental sensitivity index maps for coastal areas of the Great Lakes (S. 1586), S6103 [6SE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S948, S954, S958 [14FE]

Peshtigo, WI: anniversary of Great Peshtigo Fire, S6539 [4OC]

SBA: extend effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans (S. 3554), S7064 [15NO]

Schilling Beer Co.: Granite Staters of the Month award recipients, S7656 [17DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S3, S10 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114–S116 [10JA], S446 [23JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S530, S544 [29JA]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend law enforcement and first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in central Illinois, S7352 [6DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]

Wildfires: commend first responders, community leaders, and public safety officials for efforts in response to wildfires in Colorado, S4016 [19JN], S4931 [12JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6903, S6904 [13NO]

Reports filed

Agriculture Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3042), S3982 [18JN]

COASTAL Implementation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2242) (S. Rept. 115–347), S6924 [13NO]

Consideration of H.R. 4, FAA Programs Reauthorization and FEMA Provision of Disaster and Mitigation Assistance Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief and IRS Modernization and Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1160) (H. Rept. 115–1054), H9690 [28NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1180) (H. Rept. 115–1084), H10335 [19DE]

Disaster Recovery Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3041) (S. Rept. 115–446), S7925 [19DE]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4460) (H. Rept. 115–1098), H10586 [21DE]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1181) (S. Rept. 115–225), S2074 [11AP]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]

National Landslide Preparedness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1675) (H. Rept. 115–1035), H9567 [16NO]

National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1012) (S. Rept. 115–358), S6963 [14NO]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2202) (S. Rept. 115–293), S4874 [10JY]

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2852), S3982 [18JN]

Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness (PREPARE) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4177) (H. Rept. 115–1028), H9525 [14NO]

Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5846) (H. Rept. 115–820), H6262 [16JY]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4557) (H. Rept. 115–1107), H10592, H10593 [22DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554) (S. Rept. 115–453), S7989 [20DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for SBA Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554), S6815 [11OC]

Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4792) (H. Rept. 115–529), H676 [29JA]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290), S7275 [4DE]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2290) (S. Rept. 115–441), S7925 [19DE]

Statements

Require Newly-Manufactured Helicopters Be Built With Crash Resistant Fuel Systems: Helicopter Association International, H3662 [26AP]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 148, correction in enrollment of S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H10582 [21DE]

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA provision of disaster and mitigation assistance improvement, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 1160, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H9703 [29NO]

H. Res. 1180, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10340 [20DE]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 4, FAA programs reauthorization and FEMA improved provision of disaster and mitigation assistance, H3598–H3636 [26AP]

H.R. 88, retirement, savings, and other tax relief and IRS modernization and improvement, H10445–H10469 [20DE]

H.R. 4792, Small Business Access to Capital After a Natural Disaster Act, H654 [29JA]

H.R. 5846, Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act, H6224 [16JY]

H.R. 6378, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H8759–H8775 [25SE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act, H9710 [29NO]

H.R. 7328, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act, H10366–H10391 [20DE]

H.R. 7388, National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act, H10567 [21DE]

S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]

S. 756, NOAA promotion of international action to reduce marine debris, H7640–H7642 [25JY]

S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H7125 [24JY]

S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]

S. 2101, USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5560 [1AU], H10157 [12DE]

S. 2385, Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats Act, S4456–S4458 [26JN]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3508, Save Our Seas Act, S6331–S6334, S6343–S6346 [26SE], H9135–H9138 [27SE]

S. 3554, SBA extension of effective date for sunset for collateral requirements for disaster loans, S7064 [15NO], H9551 [16NO]

S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, S7246 [29NO], H10581 [21DE]

S. Res. 445, pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S1953 [22MR]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 641, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6236 [18SE]

S. Res. 650, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Texas and Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, S6308 [25SE]

S. Res. 651, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, S6309 [25SE]

S. Res. 652, recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, S6309 [25SE]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]