HURRICANES related term(s) Disasters

Articles and editorials

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

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

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

Climate: 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]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (see H.R. 7200), H9743 [29NO]

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]

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

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

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

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

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

Hurricane Harvey: 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]

Hurricane Irma: 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]

Hurricane Maria: 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 Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

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

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

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

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

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

SBA: 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: 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]

Essays

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

Remarks in House

Carnival Elation (vessel): Association for the Rescue at Sea Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award and International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea recipient, E1249 [13SE]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY]

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

Congress: legislative priorities, H495 [18JA]

Corps of Engineers: 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 study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

——— improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

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

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

FEMA: disaster relief funding, H9038, H9039 [26SE]

——— 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]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

International Code Council: tribute to building safety campaign, H6591 [23JY]

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

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]

NOAA: improve weather research, H10423 [20DE]

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

Rockport, TX: tribute to Gulf Point Plaza, E624 [10MY]

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

Simonton, TX: reopening of Roper’s Country Store and Cafe after Hurricane Harvey, H1107 [13FE]

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

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]

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

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

Remarks in Senate

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

Climate: effects of climate change, S7217 [29NO]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S6787, S6788 [11OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S38 [4JA], S7022 [15NO], S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Disasters: 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]

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

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

——— 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: 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]

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

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

——— 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]

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

——— 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]

Hurricane Maria: 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]

——— 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 (S. 2165), S30 [4JA]

——— 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]

Medicaid: funding for Puerto Rico, S686, S687 [7FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA]

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

Reports filed

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

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]

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

Texts of

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.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]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

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

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]