FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY related term(s) Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Disasters: 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]

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

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

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

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

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

Articles and editorials

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]

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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

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]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

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

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

——— 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]

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

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

——— 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]

——— 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]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 5474), H3146 [11AP]

——— 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]

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

——— 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]

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

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

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

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

Housing: 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]

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]

——— 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]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System: establish best practices for State, tribal, and local participants 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]

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 Dam Safety Program: extend authorization (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]

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

National Flood Insurance Program: 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation Stonegarden: establish to award grants for border security enhancement to eligible law enforcement agencies (see S. 2709), S2262 [18AP]

Port Security Grant Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Pyrrhotite: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S2439 [25AP]

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

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

Schools: make grants to eligible local educational agencies to provide improved security measures on school grounds (see H.R. 5268), H1607 [14MR]

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

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

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

——— 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]

Letters

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]

Motions

Disasters: 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]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

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

Disasters: 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]

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

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

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

——— 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 State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H3724 [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]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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]

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

——— extend (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

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

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

——— extend (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remarks in Senate

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

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

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

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

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]

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

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

——— 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]

Gaynor, Peter: nomination to be FEMA Deputy Administrator, S6805 [11OC]

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

Housing: 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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— extend (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

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

——— extend (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

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

——— reauthorize and improve, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform, S6267 [24SE]

——— reform flood mapping to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

Nonprofit organizations: 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]

Senate: legislative priorities, S10 [3JA], S446 [23JA], S512–S514 [25JA], S530 [29JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

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

Reports filed

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]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

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]

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

Nomination of Peter Gaynor To Be FEMA Deputy Administrator: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

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

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

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

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

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

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